Samsung SmartThings has been the leading product in the smart hub space pretty much since the day it was released, but one small problem has long held it back: It had to be tethered to your router with an ethernet cable. For many users, including myself, that one problem was a deal breaker. There are just two available ethernet ports on my router, and I'm just not interested in turning my living room into a server closet with switches and cables running all over the place. With the third-generation SmartThings Hub (Samsung model number GP-U999SJVLGDA), Samsung finally enters the wireless age in earnest. It still provides the option to connect the hub to your router via ethernet, but Wi-Fi connectivity is the default.

Shopping links may be manually or programmatically inserted into this content, and our site may receive payment for activity generated through them. They should not be interpreted as editorial endorsements. Google Home is set to battle Amazon's Echo for voice control of the smart home Samsung SmartThings Water Leak Sensor review: A cheap detector that leans on... Amazon Echo Dot (2nd generation) review: This is the Echo most people should... Petcube is a cloud cam that's custom-made to confuse cats Google Home is set to battle Amazon's Echo for voice control of the smart home Samsung SmartThings Water Leak Sensor review: A cheap detector that leans on... Amazon Echo Dot (2nd generation) review: This is the Echo most people should... Petcube is a cloud cam that's custom-made to confuse cats Designed to be the heart of your smart home, the Samsung SmartThings Hub connects wirelessly to hundreds of compatible smart devices, so you can monitor, manage, and secure your home from anywhere. Simply pair other Samsung SmartThings devices with the Hub and enjoy full control and customization of all your devices via the free Samsung SmartThings app, or even with your voice via Amazon's Alexa service. The hub currently lists for $100, but Amazon has it for 25% off, so you can grab it for just $75. Check it out on Amazon.