Restrict Wi-Fi usage time for a device

The HomePass by Plume app If you think of SmartThings Wifi as a vehicle that gives you internet access, Plume is like the gasoline that powers it! And the HomePass by Plume app makes it easy to monitor your wireless network and give it any tune-ups it may need. Here’s a quick lesson for you on how Wi-Fi works: bands contain groups of channels that

Set up a Home zone (Full access) The Home zone grants complete access to both the internet and all network devices. To set this up: Ensure the Plume Wifi app is installed on your phone. Open the app, navigate to Menu > HomePass, and select Home. Tap Add, create a Home password, and confirm. You can then share this password directly from the app. Se

Creating a Dedicated Network for Smart Devices To allocate a separate network for your smart devices, you can switch your network mode to Router Only. Here’s how: Ensure the Plume Wi-Fi app is installed and operational on your phone. Open the SmartThings app, access the Menu (represented by three horizontal lines), and select All devices. Choose yo

Rename the Wi-Fi Hub You want to give your SmartThings Wifi hub a unique name to make it stand out from other networks. You can rename the hub whenever you want using the Plume app. First, make sure the Plume Wifi app is installed and set up on your phone. Open the Plume app, and then tap Menu (the three horizontal lines). Tap SmartThings Wifi Hubs

Create a mesh network Unlike your old router, SmartThings Wifi works on an open mesh Wi-Fi platform in partnership with Plume. It also uses adaptive mesh technologies to keep your Wi-Fi strong in every corner of your home. You can set up your own mesh network with SmartThings Wifi, and connect up to 31 hubs! Here’s how to choose the best placement