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Samsung SmartThings Wi-Fi Hub $99 + Free Shipping @ RACV

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Samsung SmartThings Wi-Fi Hub $99 + Free Shipping @ RACV
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rstephenson on 19/05/2020 - 14:02 racv.com.au (2938 clicks)
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RACV was strangely the distributor in Australia when it was launched over here. I was in Jb hifi and it was at the RRP of $199. This is not the standard Hub but the WiFi mesh capable unit. I've had 3 (now 4) in my double story house for the last year or so and love it. They also have the $199 started pack which is even better value, I originally paid $299. Grab the starter kit and an extra hub and you have a home automation and WiFi mesh system for $299. I bought one for my elderly mother in law who lives on here own. We are notified if she hasn't returned to the bedroom after going to the toilet at night and interfaces with Arlo to allow the siren to be used when motion is detected while away. Interfaces nicely with Philips hue.

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  • bigrizz on 19/05/2020 - 14:23
    +2

    Nice one, OP. That's definitely a ripper price and particularly the starter kit. The sensors alone would set you back about $150 if bought separately. They're great sensors too. Work extremely well with other brand products like my Hubitat hub.

  • LittleTicket on 19/05/2020 - 14:28

    Hey OP - where can you nab a starter kit for cheap?

  • Brisbane1 on 19/05/2020 - 14:33

    How many do you need to create Mesh Network ? thanks

    • AYD on 19/05/2020 - 14:35
      +1

      just 2. One acts as main wifi hub and home automation hub, then second is a wifi mesh connector. I have two and it works a treat.

      • Brisbane1 on 19/05/2020 - 14:36

        Thank you so much for the Info

      • Remorhaz on 19/05/2020 - 15:59

        Anyone know if the mesh connection has to occur over WiFi or not (can I instead have all the units connected via wired ethernet)?
        Also is it possible for me to continue using my existing router as the router and have all the units just run as bridges?

    • pippohippo on 19/05/2020 - 14:35
      +1

      it says it covers 140 sqm. I would save 2-3 depending on location and floor plan?

  • AYD on 19/05/2020 - 14:34

    Awesome product! Great price.

  • AYD on 19/05/2020 - 14:37
    +2

    PROMO CODE: SAVE20 gets another 20% off.

    Worked for me. $80 Delivered! or $159 for the Starter kit.

    • SirNoble on 19/05/2020 - 14:45

      Worked, thank you so much!

    • Jonzay on 19/05/2020 - 16:00
      +1

      Why stop at 20? SAVE40 works fine too!

  • maulmonk on 19/05/2020 - 14:49

    so just double checking. but the hub has ethernet port and can work as an satellite wifi extender?

  • jaybarrggs on 19/05/2020 - 14:51

    That's a sweet deal when coupled with the voucher. Thanks guys

  • frozze on 19/05/2020 - 14:59
    +11

    Bought the Starter kit for $119.40 delivered.. that's 40% off.. Hint, look at the discount code..

    • razorite on 19/05/2020 - 15:04

      what code haha

      • razorite on 19/05/2020 - 15:05
        +1

        there's only the save20

        • razorite on 19/05/2020 - 15:06
          +2

          lol got it

          • frozze on 19/05/2020 - 15:13

            @razorite: I tried all the way till 100. LOL

            • razorite on 19/05/2020 - 15:14

              @frozze: haha me too

              • frozze on 19/05/2020 - 15:17
                +4

                @razorite: Just another hint.. it applies to the whole RACV store………….. You're welcome!!

    • JC1986 on 19/05/2020 - 15:09

      Sweet:)

    • chrisie on 19/05/2020 - 15:12

      Thanks Mate - 40% off works well. GREAT

    • asa79 on 19/05/2020 - 15:37
      +1

      v2 has the battery backup and local camera, looks like v3 they took that away https://homealarmreport.com/smart-home/smartthings/

      • chrisie on 19/05/2020 - 15:47

        So you think this is V3 ?

        • asa79 on 19/05/2020 - 15:48

          they say this is v2,and the jb one is v3

          • chrisie on 19/05/2020 - 15:51

            @asa79: Just having a look at the shape being roundish it appears to be v3 , V2 being a lot squarer ?

  • razorite on 19/05/2020 - 15:04

    anyone know which gen these are? v2 ? v3?

    • Brisbane1 on 19/05/2020 - 15:09

      i guess they trying to clear V2 stock

      • razorite on 19/05/2020 - 15:17

        the 119.4 price is kind of incredible

      • LittleTicket on 19/05/2020 - 15:21

        Judging by the shape it’s V3

        • razorite on 19/05/2020 - 15:25

          if so even better hey

          Edit: seems like its v2. the v3 markings are different as per jb website

  • ExtremeDavo on 19/05/2020 - 15:21

    Note that JB has v3 for $119.

    Still a great deal at 40% off.

    • razorite on 19/05/2020 - 15:24

      only hub not the kit yes?

      • ExtremeDavo on 19/05/2020 - 15:27

        Correct - Commenting on the $99 deal (which in reality is $60) as OP noted that it's $199 at JB (which is correct, but its v2).

        • rstephenson on 19/05/2020 - 15:40

          Incorrect. The WiFi hub is a different product, it uses different firmware to the V2 and V3 as it has WiFi. The Z-wave and Zigbee hardware on board is the same as the V3. The onboard Plume firmware is the WiFi mesh manager.

  • 99altezza on 19/05/2020 - 15:26
    +1

    can anyone comment on buying this as a mesh kit compared to TP-Link Deco M5 or other mesh products at the $150 mark?

    • rstephenson on 19/05/2020 - 15:36

      No real comparison, the smartthings has WiFi Zigbee and Zwave wireless protocols with a home automation ability. The Smartthings WiFi mesh ability is a bonus

      • 99altezza on 19/05/2020 - 15:39

        Sorry, is this better or worst?

        • mrderrickc on 19/05/2020 - 15:41

          Most people don't buy this for the mesh kit but for the zwave and zigbee protocols.

          • 99altezza on 19/05/2020 - 15:42

            @mrderrickc: I'm looking at the smart functions as a bonus coz I'm in the market for a mesh.

        • rstephenson on 19/05/2020 - 15:42

          To be honest it depends on your needs, If you just want a mesh system they are very similar, if you want a home automation ability then you go with the Smartthings.

          • 99altezza on 19/05/2020 - 15:43

            @rstephenson: That's what I need to know, price is roughly the same and if mesh performance are similar then the smart ability is the bonus.

            • rstephenson on 19/05/2020 - 15:55

              @99altezza: I'd say the same. The Smartthings community is huge so if you enjoy playing and experimenting go for the smartthings. The Deco is one of the few I never tried, as an early adopter I tried the Netgear Orbi and Google wifi, Smartthings was better. Now it might be different, a perfect experience is only a firmware update away.

      • Xastros on 19/05/2020 - 16:27

        Sorry I am quite clueless with this stuff but could I buy two of these startthing wifi hubs and use them as a mesh system (currently wifi coverage isn't good at one end of the house)

  • pippohippo on 19/05/2020 - 15:30

    starter kit is oos :(

    • King Steuart on 19/05/2020 - 15:32

      Sorry bro I had one in cart already, mine went through fine! Starter kit + hub for $178.80!

      • pippohippo on 19/05/2020 - 15:36

        yea it was low stock when i clicked, tried to add and then OOS.

        Annoyed but not fuss since this was more of a ozb want than a need. but good to know the code and hope they restock and dont raise the price!

        • King Steuart on 19/05/2020 - 15:37

          I'm not actually sure if my order went through now. The money came out of my account (Twice because I wasn't sure) but I didn't get an order confirmation…

          • pippohippo on 19/05/2020 - 15:38

            @King Steuart: yikes! Hope it goes through.

          • jubified on 19/05/2020 - 15:42

            @King Steuart: On the same boat. It didn't accept the card so i tried again. Got two charges on the card.

          • Applause on 19/05/2020 - 15:47

            @King Steuart: Same here. Had it in my cart and refreshed to make sure it was still there also checked and saw it was out of stock. Continued on and when I placed the order it went red with an error. Only 1 charge though.

            I thought about chatting with them to see if they got the order but I don't want to risk the 40% making it invalid.

          • vash12 on 19/05/2020 - 16:25
            +1

            @King Steuart: Same here got charged twice

          • Applause on 20/05/2020 - 12:59
            +1

            @King Steuart: I emailed them about it considering they knew about the code and retired it and they say they do not have any records for my order. Interesting to see what happens from now.

            • Applause on 20/05/2020 - 14:18

              @Applause: Looks like payment/s will be returned to us. They have confirmed the 40% code was 'unofficial' and don't know when or if they will restock.

              • razorite on 21/05/2020 - 11:58

                @Applause: will they be cancelling all orders? I got a confirmation and everything

                • Applause on 21/05/2020 - 12:05
                  +1

                  @razorite: I have no idea only that it was unofficial and pending transactions without confirmation should returned. He didn't say anything about confirmed orders nor did I ask so it might give them an idea to cancel. Although my pending transaction was processed so now they are looking into it.

  • asa79 on 19/05/2020 - 15:33

    the starter pack went quick

  • mgguinne on 19/05/2020 - 15:38
    +1

    Damn got Ozbargined, I was at the payment screen and it would not accept my credit card, then looked back at the main page and noted "out of stock", this is for the Starter kit! I was to slow. Oh well.

  • pippohippo on 19/05/2020 - 15:39

    Anyone have comments on the arlo pro 2? I do need a security system but all you see is swann and everyone seems to hate it

    • rstephenson on 19/05/2020 - 15:45
      +1

      The reason Racv was selling the Arlo is because it works really well with Smartthings. I have a couple. Reolink would always come out ahead of Swann. I've gone from Swann to Reolink and although the software is very similar the hardware is much better

      • pippohippo on 19/05/2020 - 15:54

        Thanks!

        Are you using both reolink and arlo?

        I'm not familiar with any security camera since I'm just in the market for one

        • rstephenson on 19/05/2020 - 16:21

          Both, I had a couple of spots I couldn't run cable to so bought the Arlo. The Reolink is the 5MP 8 channel NVR and I really like it.

          • pippohippo on 19/05/2020 - 17:11

            @rstephenson: I'll have a look at reolink. Looks like the camera bundles sold out and save40 code is dead by the time i got home :(

  • maulmonk on 19/05/2020 - 15:48

    Sorry i think theres a bit of confusion, can someone clarify if this is the v2 or the v3 version?

    edit: or wait, are we saying that this has no v2/v3 version as its not the hub?

  • csmacd on 19/05/2020 - 15:51

    If anyone is interested in just the Hub (V3) and got an educational or partner account, it's available;e for $83.30 delivered via Samsung educational or partner portal.

    • Brisbane1 on 19/05/2020 - 15:56

      do you have a link ?

  • laurojrs on 19/05/2020 - 15:53
    +1

    Work for me too! $80 delivered using SAVE20 coupon. Thanks OP!

    • frozze on 19/05/2020 - 16:01

      Could have been $59.40!

      • laurojrs on 19/05/2020 - 16:28

        How come? :)

        • razorite on 21/05/2020 - 11:56

          there was a SAVE40 coupon active by "mistake"

  • dddddog on 19/05/2020 - 15:57

    sorry, what is this??

    is it a wifi extender?

    • littlesoldier on 19/05/2020 - 16:02

      This is a smart device control hub
      if you have a Zigbee or Z-wave device (eg. a Philip hue lightbulb)
      you can connect it via the smartthings hub instead of the Philip bridge
      It support lots of the in-market smart devices (officially and unofficially)

      • dddddog on 19/05/2020 - 16:26

        lol I feel like i'm a hundred years old when I read this.

        I've got a modem one end of the house and it doesn't reach all the way down the other end. so thinking to get this.
        i've got loads of different smart plugs and speakers around the house.

        do i need this?

        • Tech45 on 19/05/2020 - 16:42

          The Mi Wifi Repeater 2 will probably suffice for what you are saying

  • Chicago1 on 19/05/2020 - 15:59
    +1

    The RACV page gives a model number that shows up as the WIFI Hub (not just smarththings hub) on the samsung page. https://www.samsung.com/au/smart-home/smart-things-wifi-et-w…

    This would seem most equivalent to the $199 item on th JB-Hifi page. Mesh router and smartthings hub in one.

    https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/samsung-smartthings-wi-fi…

    • chrisie on 19/05/2020 - 16:11

      Yes your right

  • evorgevol on 19/05/2020 - 16:01

    Got JB to price match at $100, thanks OP! Wish I'd seen the 20% off before though else would have just done that…

  • asa79 on 19/05/2020 - 16:03

    SAVE40 for 40% off

  • guppyshmuck on 19/05/2020 - 16:05

    Thanks, I got 3 x SmartThings Wi-Fi Hub for $178.20!!

    • Brisbane1 on 19/05/2020 - 16:21

      you can sell one to my if you want :)

  • unhappywizard on 19/05/2020 - 16:10

    Do you guys know if I can connect this to my net gear nighthawk in some sort of bridge mode and be used to extend my WiFi as well?

    • rstephenson on 19/05/2020 - 16:22
      +1

      No. just like the Highlander movie.. There can be only one, it doesn't play with other WiFi systems

  • asa79 on 19/05/2020 - 16:12

    how do the smarthings sensors compare to the aqara ones?

  • bigrizz on 19/05/2020 - 16:15
    +2

    They've just killed the 40% off. :(

  • asa79 on 19/05/2020 - 16:20

    Looks like someone made a mistake with the SAVE40 so might be a few emails of not valid purchases

    • vash12 on 19/05/2020 - 16:24

      Damn!!!

    • razorite on 19/05/2020 - 16:30

      nooo I hope not

  • Meowmix on 19/05/2020 - 16:24
    +1

    SAVE30 works now for 30% off
    Just ordered with that

    • bigrizz on 19/05/2020 - 16:27

      Beat me to it. I used that code too successfully…

  • Brisbane1 on 19/05/2020 - 16:29
    +1

    Great SAVE 30 Worked foe me too :)

  • pmx7 on 19/05/2020 - 16:29

    Noob question, can this be used as a modem/router for NBN?

    • littlesoldier on 19/05/2020 - 16:31

      no, this is a hub to connect to smart devices like light bulbs, door sensor, motion sensor etc.
      It still require internet connections (like your computer or smart phone)
      the advantage of v3 is now you can connect using Wifi
      while in the last gen (v2) requires an ethernet connection (hard wire lan cable)

      • WV2 on 19/05/2020 - 16:35

        Thanks for sharing this. I prefer wifi connection

      • pmx7 on 19/05/2020 - 16:35

        ah ok makes sense thanks mate!

    • Brisbane1 on 19/05/2020 - 16:42

      Not Modem but i guess router

    • JC1986 on 19/05/2020 - 16:45

      I think you can. It supports PPPOE so same way that I'm using my Google Wifi solely with my FTTN.

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