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Set up your smart home network with the Samsung SmartThings Hub, now $80

By Lucas Coll Published February 14, 2017

Smart technology now dominates the world of phones, allowing us to manage our social lives, entertainment, and more from a single mobile device. With the increasing popularity of smart appliances from makers like Samsung, this integration of smart tech into our daily lives is now also entering the home. These smart home setups can be sophisticated and difficult to manage when you’re getting started, but if you are ready to take the jump, then user-friendly tools like the $80 Samsung SmartThings Hub make it easier to integrate your appliances and get the ball rolling with your own smart home network.

The second-generation Samsung SmartThings Hub is designed to be the brain of your smart home ecosystem, much like a wireless router serves to connect everything to your Wi-Fi network. The hub syncs wirelessly with a myriad of smart devices and appliances from Samsung and many other manufacturers. Connect to and manage your kitchen appliances, door locks, thermostats, motion sensors, alarm systems, lights, smart TVs, audio devices, and more.

Samsung SmartThings Hub The official SmartThings app for iOS, Android, and Windows turns your phone or tablet into a remote control, giving you complete command of your smart home setup. Along with controlling your appliances directly, the app allows you to set up timers, activity notifications, and automation. You can also program your devices to turn on and off at certain times throughout the day with the SmartThings Routines feature. The hub works with the Alexa cloud service as well, letting you control your connected appliances with an Amazon Echo via simple voice commands.

Amazon is now offering the Samsung SmartThings Hub for $20 off its normal price, bringing it down to just $80. This model was rated very highly by PCMag and was named by The Wirecutter as the best smart home hub currently available. If you already own smart appliances or are considering taking the plunge into the burgeoning world of smart homes, then the Samsung SmartThings Hub is an affordable and user-friendly integration solution.

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Save big on Samsung’s smart refrigerators for a limited time

27.3-cubic foot Samsung Smart Side-by-Side Refrigerator with Family Hub in a kitchen with light cabinets and wooden floor.

Right now, there's a sale going on where you can easily nab a smart refrigerator for over a thousand off. It's all part of the Samsung Spring Sale, going on now through March 10th in anticipation of the official start of spring later this month. The main feature? Samsung Family Hub, which is way more capable of making your refrigerator awesome than the name implies. If you're ready to take a look at Samsung's Smart Refrigerator sale lineup for yourself, tap the button below. Or, keep reading to see what's up with the refrigerators. First, we'll take a look at the features of Samsung Family Hub, then we'll peek into one of the models on sale to get a better understanding of how it all works.

Why you should buy a Samsung smart refrigerator
As with most of the best smart refrigerators, the advantages of using one of the Samsung Bespoke refrigerators begins with its door. They feature a panel with the Family Hub interface on it. From here, you can interact with the screen to do things both "refrigeratory" and not. For example, you can create a shopping list, make meal plans based on what's inside, and even see what's inside your fridge without opening the door and lowering the temperature. But you can also post images of your family and put up digital notes and to-do lists as you would with paper and magnets on traditional refrigerators. Finally, you can pop up all kinds of entertainment on the refrigerator, from a morning news brief to Spotify and Pandora.

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Samsung has the best Presidents’ Day kitchen appliance bundle deal

28 cu. ft. Samsung 3-Door French Door Refrigerator with Family Hub in a kitchen with dark gray cabinets and a wooden floor

Appliances are expensive, so when you can capitalize on an excellent deal, that's the best time to buy. Samsung is hosting the best President's Day deal on kitchen appliance bundles that you shouldn't pass up -- if you need a new appliance anyway. Right now, you can save up to $1,300 off select kitchen appliances, with up to an extra $300 off. Plus, you'll enjoy free home installation and the haul away of your old appliances with select purchases. The haul-out alone is worth it because it removes your old appliance, and disposal services are pricey these days. Why not head over to Samsung and start building your personalized bundle immediately? The sale will be over in just a few hours.

Why you should shop the Samsung President's Day Kitchen Appliance bundle deals
If you're here, chances are you need a new kitchen appliance or are considering upgrading. Either way, paying full price for brand-new gear doesn't make sense unless you have to. Thanks to Samsung's President's Day deals on kitchen appliance bundles, you can save big, and we do mean really big. Each bundle saves you upwards of $1,300 right off the top. But as you add to the customized bundles, you'll save even more, up to an additional $300. After all, February and President's Day sales are the best times to buy new appliances.

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Google Nest Hub Max smart display just had its price slashed

Photos on a Nest Hub Max.

For anyone looking for a great smart display and one that isn't an Amazon Echo, look no further than the deal at Walmart on the Google Nest Hub Max. Usually priced at $229, it's enjoying a $39 price cut so it's reduced to $190 for a limited time. Great for helping you run your smart home more efficiently as well as entertain you, it's a good addition to your kitchen or other living space. Here's what else you need to know before you hit the buy button.

Why you should buy the Google Nest Hub Max
One of the best smart displays, the Google Nest Hub Max might be a few years old now but it continues to be a great option for many. Via the smart display, you can easily do all kinds of things. For instance, you can make video calls or leave video messages via Duo. It's all done hands-free so you can easily remember to call someone while midway through baking, gaming or whatever else is keeping you busy.