Review: GE Plug-in EZ Smart Switch

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Easy of Setup/Install:

Set up was a breeze after restarting my SmartThings hub after having issues getting the SmartThings app to recognize the new device I was setting up.

Features:

This smart plug seemed to have the same features that most smart plugs I've looked at, but the flow through outlet is a nice touch that I had not seen before.

Design:

Design is simple and will allow for two devices in an outlet.  The manual button is easy to see, but with no back lighting might be hard to see in the dark in a pinch.

Easy of Use:

Very easy to use and configure through the SmartThings app


Today I am going to take a look at the GE Plug in Ez Smart Switch.  The first thing to note about this switch is it does require a smart hub, such as the SmartThings or Wink hubs,  to work.  So if you do not have a smart hub this is not a switch worth considering as you will not be able to communicate with the switch.  Retail on this switch is listed at $39.99, but I was able to find it clearanced out at one of my local Walmart's for $19.99.

Review: Samsung SmartThings Hub

Today I'm going to take a look at the Samsung SmartThings hub.  As the smart home market has heated up over the last couple of years, companies have all been trying to get a piece of the market.  This has led to a bunch of different wireless communication protocols being used.  With a smart hub you can have pretty much a one stop shop for connecting all your devices in one place.  The Samsung SmartThings hub happens to be one of the more popular choices for smart hubs.  I have been wanting to pick up a hub for some time now and was waiting for the right price.  Well happened to walk into Best Buy last week and see them on sale for $49.99 down from the normal $99.99 price.