**Setting Up the Samsung SmartThings Hub and Installing a Power Plug**

The process begins by opening up the box containing the smart hub, which includes an instruction manual, network cables, power cables, and backup batteries. The first step is to insert the backup batteries into the device, followed by sliding the battery compartment back on. Next, plug in the power cable to the wall outlet and then connect the network cable to the back of the hub, ensuring it's properly seated and plugged into the router. It's essential to find a stable location for the hub, away from potential hazards such as water or extreme temperatures.

Once the hub is installed and powered on, the user will notice that the lights indicate it has been successfully connected. The next step involves installing the Wemo smart plug by plugging it into a wall outlet. With both devices set up, it's time to begin configuring the SmartThings application. Opening the app and navigating through the setup process, the user must create an account or log in if they already have one.

During this phase of the setup process, the user is presented with the option to grant permissions for the hub to fully automate their lighting system based on their location. This involves agreeing to allow SmartThings access to the user's location data and granting permission for automation. The user can then customize the settings to suit their preferences, including creating custom scenes and automations.

**Adding Devices to the SmartThings System**

With the hub set up and connected, it's time to add devices to the system. In this case, a Belkin Wemo smart switch is being added. The process involves selecting the device category in the app and browsing for the specific device model. Once the correct device is selected, the user must click "Connect" to establish communication between the hub and the switch. This step ensures that the device is properly integrated into the SmartThings system.

**Configuring Automation and Customizing Settings**

With the Wemo switch successfully added to the system, the user can now explore the various automation options available in the SmartThings app. One of the features demonstrated is setting custom times for automating lighting scenes. This allows users to program their lights to turn on or off at specific times of day, making it easier to control the lighting system without needing to physically interact with it.

Another feature showcased is the ability to use voice commands to control devices. Using the Google Home app, users can link their SmartThings account and access a wide range of automation options using just their voice. This makes it possible to control lights and other smart devices hands-free, providing an added layer of convenience for those who prefer this method.

**Tips and Tricks for Getting the Most Out of Your SmartThings System**

In the article, we also provide some general tips and tricks for getting the most out of your SmartThings system. One important consideration is to ensure that all devices are compatible with the hub before setting them up. This involves checking for Z-Wave or Zigbee technology on the device label, as these protocols are required for seamless integration.

We also emphasize the importance of exploring the various automation options available in the SmartThings app. By creating custom scenes and automations, users can tailor their lighting system to suit their needs and preferences. Additionally, we recommend checking out some great products that work with the Samsung SmartThings hub, as well as leaving comments below with any questions or suggestions for future videos.

By following these steps and exploring the various features of the SmartThings system, users can unlock a wide range of automation options and customize their lighting system to suit their unique needs. Whether you're looking to upgrade your existing lighting setup or simply want to explore new ways to control your devices, the SmartThings system offers a wealth of possibilities for those willing to invest the time in learning how to use it effectively.

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I'd love to have you hit the subscribe button down below so that you'll be notified of my new and upcoming videos also make sure you leave any comments below in the comment section if you have any questions about what you can do with smart things and what devices are supported I'll also leave in the description some great products that work with the Samsung smartthings hub and I can't wait to see you on the next oneeverybody welcome to attack with bread where I help you understand technology and today I'm going to talk all about Samsung smartthings sanam is nice enough to bring needed awesome smartthings hub and I want to show you how to use it and what it does so with Samsung smartthings you can control different types of smart devices using a technology called a z-wave and ZigBee those are the two main types and Samsung smartthings connects to all those that means there are hundreds of devices that you can connect to with this marketing tub one of them is the Belkin Wemo plug and is what you can do is you can have this in your wall and control that device turning it on and off right from this marketing application I also have a Wii mode light switch so that I can control right from smart themes there are also other devices like this GE smart switch that you can control with your phone so whenever you're buying a product make sure that you look on the side to see if it has that a z-wave or ZigBee technology so that you know it's going to work with smart things and right there it also says smart things right on the box so today I'm going to show you how to set up the hansom parking tub and install this power plug so that I can upgrade my Christmas tree here from this old switch and this remote that I continue to keep losing so let's get started when we open up the smartthings hub box inside all we find is the smart tub underneath here there is a instruction manual and then underneath that you have a network cable to plug into your router a power cable and backup batteries if it loses power and those will be plugged into here the first thing I'm going to put those batteries in right okay now that the batteries are installed all I need to do is slide this back on now let's go plug it in first thing to install the hub let's plug in the power cable and plug it into the wall and then let's take the network cable plug it into the back of the hub and then we're going to find our router and plug it into the open spot in the back you'll know that it's on on the network is plugged in when the lights are flashing now make sure you find a place to sit this so it's mounted and it doesn't fall and it's in place you can also know that you plug it in on the back if the number you plugged it into is flashing hub installed now we need to install the Wemo smart plug all you have to do plug it in the wall okay so now we need to install the smart things application when we open it we will then need to sign up or login and here I do not have an account so I'm going to sign up hello enter the code so now we need to enter our code and this is found in the instructions that came with the device so here I'm going to click back okay great it found the hub so we have already done the connection part I'm going to hit continue and then it will want permissions so that it can fully automate when I'm home or not at home turning on and off the light so here I'm going to grant those permissions and then here my location I'm going to call it home setting up your hub success it is finished the device is now connected and we're going to call it grow Christos Android done okay now we are at this point we need to add a theme so the thing that we have is our Belkin Wemo smart switch so I'm going to hit add a thing and it is automatically going to look to see if it can find any devices if after a certain amount of time it cannot find those you can click Add device manually down here so then you just browse for your device depending on the category you have I know that my light switch the we Mo's are actually here at the bottom under smart things labs so if I select that and here I have a Belkin Wemo switch so I'm going to select that and then click click connect now so after fully setting up my Belkin Wemo through the Wemo application I then how to wait a little bit and now when I go into this option on the smart things application it shows select Wemo switch so now I can add that and we select that we want to add that to smart things and I hit done and now we have added our Wemo switch so now under my home I can see that the Wemo switch is off and I select that and boom there are our Christmas lights I no longer have to find that little remote control so playing around with the application of effect there's a few other things I can do I can set different automation times so that at a certain time at night it will turn off those lights or turn them on at a certain time of day which makes it really easy especially for Christmas lights I hope you enjoyed this video today on tech with Brett about how to install the Samsung smartthings hub and how to set up one of your light switches or smart plugs be sure to check out my upcoming video that will show you how to connect your Google own device with your smart thing so you can control things without even using your phone and just using your voice if this is your first time here I'd love to have you hit the subscribe button down below so that you'll be notified of my new and upcoming videos also make sure you leave any comments below in the comment section if you have any questions about what you can do with smart things and what devices are supported I'll also leave in the description some great products that work with the Samsung smartthings hub and I can't wait to see you on the next one\n"