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The Ultimate Guide to Buttons for SmartThings
After reviewing over 25 smart buttons for SmartThings and other smart home hubs, we thought it'd be helpful to single-out the top 3 buttons to date. The buttons we link to below are natively compatible with SmartThings, and utilize Z-wave, Zigbee, and sometimes both.
Top Z-Wave Door Locks for Samsung SmartThings
Schlage Smart Locks for SmartThings
Security is a core component of any modern smart home, and ultimately smart home security boils down to access control. There are a number of ways to control ingress and egress through doors and windows,...
Visonic Zigbee Contact Sensor for SmartThings
As you grow your home automation network, the need for triggers and automation using contact sensors becomes commonplace. There are a wide variety of options, but the Visionic sensor costs less than $20 online, which was the lowest priced SmartThings-native...
Fibaro Z-Wave Button: Big & Simple
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This stand-out push button for Z-Wave smart homes (including Samsung SmartThings), developed by Fibaro, can function as a standalone panic button or a scene controller. Depending on your configuration, a single push can trigger any number of devices...
Advanced IoT Buttons: Logi Pop & Flic
The Logi Pop smart button is, by far, the most aesthetically pleasing IoT push button. However, this beautifully designed smart button requires an additional hub for basic remote operation. To achieve an experience comparable to a native SmartThings device, you'll need to use a custom device handler & smart app, on top of IFTTT web hooks.
Z-Wave Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Fire safety is, arguably, one of the most important aspects to home ownership. Not only are you responsible for yourself, but also everyone else living in the home. If your home is not already equipped with hardwired smoke detectors, it's simple to add wireless smoke detectors to SmartThings (or any Z-Wave home automation system) for less than $50.
Aeotec Z-Wave Smart Dimmer Outlet Plug
The basic operation is to toggle power on and off using the SmartThings mobile app, but you can also dim the brightness of the plugged-in device using a fully customizable sliding scale. This feature enables homeowners to achieve the perfect dimmer level for table and floor lamps, and other lighting applications.
Aeotec WallMote
WallMote Dual Button Remote
Aeotec WallMote - Two Button Remote for Samsung SmartThings
The WallMote from Aeotec is a sleek and simple dual-button remote control with Z-Wave Plus radio and...
Compare Schlage Locks: Connect vs. Touch vs. Sense
Before you buy a Schlage door lock for yourself, it’s important to determine which of the three types you need: Schlage Touch, Schlage Connect, or Schlage Sense.
If you're shopping for a smart door lock from Schlage, you've likely seen...
Ecolink Z-wave Plus Pet-Immune Motion Detector
Motion sensors are valuable when it's important to know when people enter or exit a room. There are many options available, but when it comes to SmartThings, the simplicity and native compatibility of the Ecolink Z-Wave Plus pet-immune motion...
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Bitcoin 101: An Introduction to Cryptocurrency
8 years ago, Satoshi Nakamoto, a pseudonymous developer introduced a peer-to-peer system by the name of Bitcoins. Since its release as open-source software, Bitcoins have been utilized as a reliable system of online payments that negate the requirement of a trusted central authority. Over the years, Bitcoin has turned into a technology of online currency that has a wide community of users- some use for day to day transactions, others as an investment vehicle.
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How to Track Bitcoin Price on Apple Watch Face
Everyone's talking about Bitcoin and Ethereum, and if you've taken the plunge and purchased any form of Cryptocurrency, you might want to keep an eye on its price throughout the day.
Bitcoin Ticker iOS App for Crypto Price Tracking
Bitcoin Ticker (Free iOS App)
Bitcoin Ticker is a simple tracker of cryptocurrency prices and exchange rates. Price history graphs are available in multiple formats, including line and candlestick graphs.
In addition to price history and monitoring, Bitcoin Ticker offers push notification alerts when specific coins reach specified price points (low or high). Bitcoin Ticker is also compatible with the Watch, which includes the ability to monitor Bitcoin price on the watch face.
Developer: XBT Apps Ltd
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Top 3 Free Bitcoin & Crypto Portfolio Tracking Apps for iOS
Bitcoin is the new hot topic online these days, and whether you’ve invested financially, or are just interested in following along, a mobile app for price tracking is a must. We've tested all of the popular app available, and our top 3 picks are: Bitcoin Ticker, Coin Stats, and Coin Ticker. The details, download links, and screenshots of these 3 apps are below.
1. Bitcoin Ticker (Free)
Developer: XBT Apps Ltd
Price: Free (optional in-app purchases)
Rating: 4.1/5 Stars (71 Reviews)
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