The Samsung Connect Home is an AC1300 mesh Wi-Fi system that doubles as a SmartThings hub. A three-pack of units costs $380. (It’s not yet available in the UK or Australia, but that converts to £275 or AU$475.) There’s also a Pro model, which comes as a single AC2600 unit for $250, that you can add to a system of Samsung Connect Home units.
Having a hub and router in one package is convenient. And you’ll save money since you won’t need to buy a separate SmartThings hub, which costs $90 or £99 (it’s not yet available in Australia).
Unfortunately, neither the Samsung Connect Home or the Pro lived up to my expectations. The accompanying app and setup process were frustrating. Both systems were only average at best when it came to speed. And even though it will cover as much as 4,500 square feet of your home with Wi-Fi coverage and keep your smart devices connected, you can find something better and cheaper. Unless you’re set on a SmartThings hub and router in one, consider the Netgear Orbi or Eero’s second-generation Wi-Fi system for your mesh system.
