Features
Samsung Connect Home: The Samsung Connect Home Smart WiFi
3-Pack (ET-WV520K) is the easiest way to turn your home into a smart home
because its a WiFi router and a SmartThings hub all in one with the
ability to manage your WiFi settings and smart devices from the palm of
your hand through the Samsung Connect App for Apple iOS & Android. Samsung
Connect lets you easily control, monitor, and automate your home from anywhere
through the Samsung Connect App.
4500 sq/ft Coverage: If you live in a medium to larger home (up to
4500 sq/ft), the Connect Home 3-Pack is the perfect solution
for corner-to-corner network coverage throughout your home. You can
also link additional
Connect Home Singles (total of 5) to create a proprietary
WiFi mesh network for greater coverage (up to 7,500 sq/ft).
710MHz Quad-Core Processor: The Samsung Connect Home Smart WiFi
3-Pack
(ET-WV520K) incorporates a 710MHz Quad-Core processor with 512MB RAM & 4 GB Flash
memory. Its capable of handling multiple simultaneous data streams, which
results in improved WiFi performance and faster WiFi speeds to more devices.
2x2 MU-MIMO/WiFi AC1300: The Samsung Connect Home Smart WiFi 3-Pack is
equipped with a 2x2 MIMO/WiFi AC1300 router for speeds up to 866 Mbps @ 5 GHz +
400 Mbps @ 2.4 GHz.
- 802.11 AC: The Samsung Connect Home router supports the following
WiFi standards - 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11ac. AC WiFi
delivers exceptional speed and performance, and is 3x faster than
Wireless-N.
- Dual-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz): The Samsung Connect Home WiFi
router
offers two dedicated WiFi bands that deliver combined speeds of up to 1.3 Gbps.
The 2.4GHz band offers optimal speeds up to 450Mbps for older Wireless-N & G
devices, while the 5GHz band offers faster speeds up to 866Mbps for newer Wireless-AC devices.
- MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output):
With MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output)
technology, the Samsung Connect Home Smart WiFi router sends WiFi to
multiple devices at the same time and same speed (up to 2x the speed of a
non-MU-MIMO router) - without experiencing lag or buffering.
Gigabit Wired: Each Samsung Connect Home Smart WiFi router is fitted with two 10/100/1000 (1 WAN / 1 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet
ports. The WAN port is used to connect your Internet modem, while the LAN port
is used to connect your local network device.
Note: One of the router/hubs from the Samsung Connect Home Smart WiFi 3-Pack
(ET-WV520K) must be plugged into your home's Internet modem via Ethernet.
The dditional router/hubs (sold separately) can then be wirelessly connected
throughout your home.
Network Device Control: In addition to being a Smart WiFi Router, the
Samsung Connect Home Smart WiFi 3-Pack (ET-WV520K) is also a Smart Hub with
SmartThings & Internet of Things (IoT) compatibility. With 100+ compatible
smart devices and appliances, Samsung Connect turns your home into a smart home.
The Samsung Connect will scan
your network, recognizes your compatible devices, and then syncs them all
together. Plus, you can control them all from the Samsung Connect App for Apple
iOS or Android.
- SmartThings:
With SmartThings hub functionality, the Connect Home allows you to connect and
control SmartThings compatible devices - including a
Multipurpose Sensor, a
Motion Sensor, a
Arrival Sensor, a
Water Leak Sensor, and a
Smart Outlet.
- Samsung Electronics & Appliances: The Samsung Connect Home is
also compatible with a number of Samsung electronics and appliances that are
network enabled - from TVs (2017 UHD/SUHD/QLED models) and soundbars (Sound+
series only) to refrigerators and washer/dryer
machines.
- Internet of Things (IoT): In addition to being compatible with SmartThings
and other Samsung network-enabled products,
Samsung Connect Home is compatible with a number of third-party network devices
that support Internet of Things (IoT) through Z-Wave, zigbee, LAN, or
Cloud-to-Cloud; including locks (from Kwikset & Schlage), thermostats (from
Honeywell),
wireless music systems (such as Bose SoundTouch), cameras (such as Netgear
Arlo), lightbulbs (such as Philips Hue), and more.
Note: To see if your device is compatible, look for the "Download Samsung Connect"
label, or download the Samsung Connect app on your mobile device and check out
the catalog of all supported devices.
Samsung Connect App: With Samsung Connect App (for
Apple iOS 10.0+ &
Android OS 5.0+), you can connect and control multiple devices quicker and
easier from your Apple iPod touch/iPhone/iPad or Android
smartphone/tablet. No matter where you are, you can monitor and control smart
devices, home appliances, TVs, and speakers registered on the same network. Use the Samsung Connect
App to make your life easier, safer, and more comfortable. Easily control your registered devices
from anywhere and create rules based on your routine.
- Simple & secure setup through the Samsung Connect App.
- Connect and control smart devices through WiFi (Connect Home) or
Bluetooth 4.1 (Quick Connect)
- Remotely control and check status of devices registered on the same WiFi
network.
- Group multiple devices into a Mode and operate them simultaneously.
- Configure the settings of devices, including the time and operating
conditions to operate them automatically.
- Devices can be used together by inviting others to the place where the
device is registered.
- The notification feature allows you to receive status information about
your device.
Note: You will need to create a Samsung account to use the Samsung
Connect App.
Voice Control for Android (Coming Soon): Via a network firmware update (no ETA), the
Samsung Connect Home will support voice commands using Bixby through the Samsung
Connect App and the microphone on your Android device (not compatible with Apple
iOS). Wake
up Bixby by saying "Hi Bixby." Bixby will be the fastest way to control your
connected devices. It will know all your custom devices, so all you have to do is
ask.
Simple & Secure: With Samsung Connect Home, your WiFi network will be safe and secure so you'll
have peace of mind. Plus, you can setup in minutes with easy-to-follow
directions on the Samsung Connect app for Apple iOS & Android.
Network Settings: With Samsung Connect Home, you can instantly view
all your network information, including the network name and password, from the
Samsung Connect App on your Apple iOS or Android device.
View & Manage Devices: With Samsung Connect Home, managing your
network devices around the house has never been easier. When you have multiple
devices connected to the WiFi router/hub, you can manage all of them via the
Samsung Connect app on your Apple iOS or Android device. Set usage time for your
children to block them from accessing the web late at night. To boost the
network speed for your device, enable the Highest bandwidth priority option.
Control Commands: From the Samsung Connect App, you can easily control
your devices whether you're at home or away from the house. Do things like turn
on your lights or turn down the thermostat from the app. You can even set up
custom modes that control multiple products or a location with a single command.
To control devices by location, such as your home or office, create a location
and assign registered devices to it. You can also set a mode to control multiple
devices at the same time.
Customized Rules: In addition, you can create rules that your connected devices
perform automatically. These rules assign triggers to your devices based on your
schedule, sensors, weather and more. Below is a only a few examples of the Rules
you can set to make your life easier & safer.
- If you want to start your day with music every morning, connect speakers to
the Samsung Connect app and create a rule to play your favorite music when you
wake up.
- If you want to ensure that the office is cool when you arrive on a hot
summer's day, turn on the connected air conditioner via the Samsung Connect app
10 minutes before you arrive.
- If you want to come home to a clean house, turn on the connected robot vacuum
cleaner via the Samsung Connect app 30 minutes before you get home.
- If you want to improve your home security, create a rule for motion sensors
to operate at bedtime and activate the notification feature. When the motion
sensors detect unexpected movements, they will notify you.
Notifications & Alerts: The Samsung Connect Home App lets
you receive notifications & alerts so you know when a task has been completed or
something has happened. For example - get notifications when your washer and dryer finish their cycles,
get notified when someone arrives at your front door, and/or get an alert if your smoke detector goes off.
Firmware & Software Updates: The Samsung Connect Home
Smart WiFi 3-Pack system will
automatically receive firmware & software updates over its network/internet
connection.
Manual Reset: If your installation is not going so smoothly or your
WiFi seems awfully slow, try resetting the Connect Home router/hubs. Get a paper clip or
anything with a thin tip and gently push the reset button located at the back of
the Connect Home until the green indicator light turns off,
Mounting Options: Each of the router/hubs of the Samsung Connect Home Smart WiFi 3-Pack
(ET-WV520K) are designed to be simply placed on top of a flat surface - such as
a table, desk, shelf or piece of AV furniture. They should be placed out in the open
(and not inside a cabinet or compartment) for best wireless performance.
AC Power Requirements: Each of the router/hubs of the Samsung Connect Home Smart WiFi 3-Pack
comes with an external power adapter (100-240V~50/60Hz)
which must be plugged into an AC wall outlet or surge protector (sold
separately).