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Fibaro Z-Wave Button: Big & Simple
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 and automations.
Flic Mini Buttons for Smart Home Automation (Released 2023)
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.
Samsung SmartThings Push Button
Manufactured directly from the makers of the Samsung SmartThings Hub, this simple, elegant, and affordable push button enables unlimited possibilities for smart home automation.
With native device compatibility, this button takes about 30 seconds to pair to your hub. Simply open the app, tap "+Add Device" and select "Samsung SmartThings Button".
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...
Sylvania Smart+ Zigbee Wall Outlet
Automating lamps and other plug-in appliances in a smart home has never been easier than the SYLVANIA SMART+ 'Lightify' Zigbee power outlet. Natively compatible with Samsung SmartThings, simple design, and 30-second installation and pairing make this outlet out #1 pick for SmartThings wall plug control.
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Both digital and analog security cameras rely on infrared LEDs to illuminate the image when there’s no sunlight or external light source – it’s completely dark outside. Many cameras have...
Aeotec NanoMote Quad: Multi-function Z-Wave Controller
Released in early 2019, the new Aeotec NanoMote (Available on Amazon) comes natively compatible with Samsung SmartThings, in addition to other Z-Wave Smart Home Hubs. Offering 4 physical buttons, each with 2 touch-modes (short press & long press), the NanoMote is an upgrade to the Aeotec WallMote Dual and Quad button controllers. Comparatively, the NanoMote is significantly smaller; measuring about 2-inches by 2/3-inch.
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...
Why I Migrated My Smart Home from SmartThings to Hubitat Elevation
HomeKit support is available on Hubitat Elevation smart home hubs (as of January 2023)! Finally a seamless solution to connecting your Z-Wave, Zigbee, and WiFi devices to Apple's HomeKit network and controllable from the...
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...
Top 3 Smart Z-Wave Deadbolts for Home Automation
For both standard and non-standard doors, or doors with decorative door handles, you should consider adding a deadbolt-only smart device to the door to enable remote control and access. A smart deadbolt is simply a locking mechanism that fits into the existing deadbolt cut-out in your door, and connects to the internet to allow for remote access and programming.
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...
Smart Home Security: SimpliSafe vs. Iris vs. SmartThings
As you work to make your dumb home smarter, you've probably thought about home security. The most common security system in the US is a hardwired, professionally installed system monitored by ADT. ADT monitoring...
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 Multisensor 6: Monitor Motion, Temp, and Lux in SmartThings
The Aeotec Multisensor (Available on Amazon) has six sensors combined into 1 small, 1.8″ square plastic housing. When the Aeotech Multisensor is placed in a hallway or room, you can use the SmartThings app to monitor motion, humidity, temperature, light lux (brightness), UV, and vibration. On top of all those features, the Aeotec Multisensor 6 is natively compatible with SmartThings, so no custom device handlers or coding is necessary out-of-the-box.
Ring Floodlight & Spotlight Cams for Smart Home Security
Ring Motion-Activated Spotlight Camera
The Ring Spotlight cam combines motion-activated security lighting with Wifi security camera. Similar to other Ring products, the Ring Spotlight Cam (Available on Amazon) is controlled and setup using the Ring...
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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
Price: Free (optional in-app purchases)
Rating: 4.1/5 Stars...
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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