

Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. ( Read our editorial mission (Opens in a new window) & see how we test everything we review (Opens in a new window).) The Home Monitoring Kit includes two multipurpose sensors that monitor temperature and vibration and let you know when doors or windows are open, a motion sensor that also monitors temperature, and a smart outlet. Samsung sells the SmartThings Hub ($69.99 at Home Depot) (Opens in a new window) on its own, or bundled in a Home Monitoring Kit ($249). It's a breeze to install and lets you control more devices from your smartphone than any other hub, making it our new Editors' Choice. Samsung acquired SmartThings last year, and the new Samsung SmartThings Hub ($99) offers several improvements over the original model, including a more powerful processor with video camera support, a battery backup, and USB and Bluetooth connectivity. We griped about its lack of camera support, but that didn't prevent it from earning our Editors' Choice award for home automation hubs. When we reviewed the original SmartThings Hub ($249.97 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window) last year, we were impressed by its ability to work with multiple wireless protocols, as well as its support for user-created Smart Apps and If This Then That (IFTTT) recipes.
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