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Review on πŸ”Œ Philips Zigbee SmartThings with Google Integration by Bill Wieser

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Use with SmartThings

Bought to run outside with two headlights on a schedule. Works well and communication is good with both even though they are on opposite sides of the house. I keep them in waterproof cases. I've since brought them into the house temporarily for Christmas until I buy more. I have them on two trees and they turn on and off automatically on a schedule. The Alexa integration works well when I want to turn it off, as does the ST app. I easily set up each device individually and with groups. Pairing was easy with the ST app. I have both Hue and ST. I only use Hue devices on the Hue hub and everything else on the ST hub. One reason is that I no longer buy Hue devices due to their cost compared to other options. The other ST does more. I'm not getting rid of Hue, I'm just not expanding until their prices become more competitive. Why 4 stars? The Innr website is not updated. It says the item will be shipped to the US. Well, they are already here. I checked for safety information as there is nothing on the box or insert. The page has a vague link to Zigbee 3.0 for the hub. The ST app told me that the plug didn't have the highest level of security when paired, but didn't specify what it was. So I'm annoyed with Innr for not disclosing full details of its security, and I'm annoyed with ST for not explaining why the plugin doesn't have the highest level of security. Yes, I can and will contact both of them before I buy more. However, forcing me to contact them about something so simple and important is a serious mistake on both sides.

Pros
  • Tools & Housewares
Cons
  • Crumpled