Question

I recently got a v3 hub and like it so far. I’m shopping for mesh WiFi for my mom and considering recommending the Samsung 3 pk WiFi mesh. They are interested in possibly getting some automation but right now I just want to get them WiFi but I noticed the Samsung WiFi mesh is a SmartThings hub too. So you don’t even need a hub if you have these, is that right? But in addition to that question just looking for input on the quality of this system. Thank you.  

Answer 1

Correct. It is a solid mesh WiFi, and will also meet your need for a hub if you go the smart home route

Answer 2

I recommend against this Nd keeping your ST hib and wifi hub/mesh separate. Reason : your ST hub should last 5+ years at current state and uts a major pain to transition ST hibs. Wifi hubs last 3-5 years max because of changing tech (we're also on the edge of general consumer availability of WiFi6) You dont want to have to change your ST hub just because you decide to get better Internet.  

Answer 3

Sounds good to me. I’m getting a solid 200Mbps over wi-fi from those hubs, so your folks should be good to go for a while.  

Answer 4

I have the st mesh and its ok. Ive had a number times where a hub locked up and i had to power cycle it. It seems to have gotten better with recent firmwares. If you meed blazing fast 1 gig with no latency, skip the mesh nodes.  

Answer 5

I have this. I am satisfied. I subscribe to 400mbs service. I have a three story home with the router/hub in a closet on the middle floor. If I am attached to the main router I get 350mbs over wifi. If I am on the top or first floor and attached to their respective satellites, I get 150-160mbs over wifi. The pucks cover the house and property very well. The satellites are in closets too. I rent my home out and don't want guests messing with the internet, otherwise I would have them in an open location.  

Comments

@mafalda56507 thanks Ryan. These can be used without a router, right?  

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Correct. I don't have a separate router. But you have to designate one of the pucks as the "router/hub" and the other pucks are satellites.  

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@mafalda56507 thank you

Answer 6

I have 3 of these meshed covering a 2 story house (plus basement). Works fine. Be aware that ability to modify configs virtually nil but really haven’t needed to so. Transition to the new hub (and new app) was not smooth. I wound up deleting and re-adding all ST devices. I likely didn’t use the most appropriate method but reached a point where was better to start from scratch. If building new anyways then shouldn’t be an issue.  

Answer 7

Thanks for all the input. Do these have the same capabilities as the v3 hub?  

Answer 8

Same situation for me, was never really a big fan of the Wink platform but couldn’t justify spending more money on something that was basically working ok. I am still struggling with moving a gocontrol light switch over to ST, any tips?  

Answer 9

Something to think about. ST wifi is dual band. One 5ghz and I've 2. 4ghz band. If you use it as a wireless mesh, devices connected to the repeaters will have their speeds cut in half because the backhaul is shared with the 5ghz band. If you can wire the backhaul (connect the main router to the repeaters with a wire), I'd say go for it. If you're relying on it to work wirelessly, I'd recommend looking for a tri-band mesh system like the Orbi Rbk50. Tri-band has a 2nd 5ghz antenna dedicated to communication with the router so speeds don't suffer.