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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 527 reviews

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Customers frequently mention the SmartThings Multipurpose Sensor's temperature sensor, easy setup, and multipurpose functionality as positive aspects. They appreciate the convenience of receiving notifications on their phones and the long battery life. However, some customers have concerns about occasional connectivity issues and the price.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love these things!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My wife thinks I'm crazy, but I have these all over the house! It seems like a small thing, but having closet lights turn on when you open them is really nice! Also use one in my mailbox to alert me when mail arrives and one in on my dog food container so I can tell if the dogs have been fed by any member of the family. Definitely recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have this on fold out doors on two closets so that when the doors are opened the lights automatically come on. Done through Smartthings.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation, Temperature

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Item

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Samsung has made everything possible to implement or add more items to your security system. This item is so small and easy to install. It's not only an open/close sensor, but it also provides temperature at the location of the sensor. I have not had any issues with disconnects or not ready correctly since it's linked to my wifi doorlock.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Temperature

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    does it all

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    great item...does it all...works when door or window opens, vibration, or angle change (for garage door)...plus it tells you the temp.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gives me piece of mind

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have a couple of these sensors on my garage & back door & I can easily check to see if things are closed. Love it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Saved my basement

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I hooked this up and within a week it stopped a toilet that was leaking. I know this is a coincidence but it worked

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good home automation system

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the second home automation system I have purchased. This one works much better than my previous one, and devices pair easily.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sensor for SmartThings Hub

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works as intended. No problems connecting to SmartThings hub. Planning to buy additional sensors in the future.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So easy...

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Continue to add more things to my SmartThings network. These are a breeze to sync and are so very reliable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy installation

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Im new to Smart things but installation was a breeze. Looking to see how I can use them to their potential.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    4 months in and still working great.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    4 months in and all sensors are still working great! All batteries are above 90% and they respond perfectly

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Temperature
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Lots of functionality

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought a couple of these to attach to doors. Not only works as a open/close sensor but also gives temperature at the sensor. I also read that it can detect position (up/down/etc.) and if so was thinking of adding it to garage door to indicate when it's open/closed. A little pricey, but so are most of the smart devices.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have no complaints with the multipurpose sensor I have purchased several over time and none have failed

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Temperature
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Dead In a Month

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this to add to my existing sensors and they work and provide details like Temperature and when the doors open or close and I have had it linked to my garage door. I purchased 3 sensors one died after a month. I still need to exchange it. I would say they are a little pricey for the use case.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After using multiple different contact sensors I decided to give this one a try. The size of the unit is not as large as it seems in the pictures and goes almost unnoticed. I use it as an open/closed sensor with Smartthings and it works flawlessly. I would recommend this over any of the other brands.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Temperature

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works well with SmartThings Hub

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is by far the easiest door sensor to install on the SmartThings hub. It also provides additional data such as temperature and has the capability of sensing vibration. It has a small profile making it ideal for cramped spaces and it's not that visually impactful compared to other larger sensors.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It just works!!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Looking for something that would notify me when my mailbox was opened. This little guy did the trick.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A must have for smart homes

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These sensors are much quicker than most of the other door/window sensors I've tried. I love how SmartThings ties most of my devices together under one app. It's nice to be able to hear a warning through my Sonos speakers that one of my doors have been opened. The temperature reading is a huge plus but a bit inaccurate because the temperature will always be slightly different than the actual room itself if the door leads outdoors.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Temperature

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice to be a able to tell the inside temperature.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have not really used it for anything else but monitoring the temperature. I will eventually use it for either the garage or the front door. But its small, unobtrusive and works well with my Samsung Smart Things Hub ( I have the USB Hub that goes with the Nvidia Shield TV).

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy to set up and use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to Set up and use, however left 1 star off for battery performance. It's not terrible and also depends how much the sensor gets triggered. I use this to monitor my garage (as a tilt sensor). Batteries died after about 6 months, but I'll be getting new ones (CR2450s) and see how long the 2nd round goes. I've seen other products that claim to be powered over a year(s), which I would consider just from the idea of not worrying about replacing batteries as often. Since this is multi-use I could then easily use these sensors in other areas of the house, even if I bought another one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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