YoLink Hub, 1/4 Mile Super Long Range Smart Hub LoRa Enabled Smart Home Automation Bridge Home Security Monitoring System - Central Controller for YoLink Smart Home Devices - White

YoLink has many home monitoring systems including water links, video and thermostats. I use only the water leak detection system. The system uses an app to program and control leak detectors that automatically detect and send notifications to email and mobile phone. I also installed an online inline automated water valve to turn off the water if a leak is detected. I have placed a detector near the washing machine, the refrigerator and dishwasher, and the water heater. Basically, anywhere there could be water leaks, there is a small detector. The detectors also have great range. I even put one near the intake from the well to monitor for frozen pipes.The system works extremely well. It will also connect to the internet to allow for online control anywhere there is internet. However, internet is NOT needed for the system to detect and turn off the water. But is needed for online control and notification. Not sure if you can set up for a phone call notification.The valve cutoffs are very good quality and work flawlessly. I have the model that allows you to simply fit it to the existing cutoff valve. This setup allows for a simple install usually without a plumber. There is also an improved inline cutoff valve that sadly was not available when I installed my system. This newer improved model completely replaced the existing cutoff valve. Or you could install the new inline valve in addition to the existing valve. Mine is in the pump house but it can easily be installed in the water cutoff box coming from the street.The system worked well for multiple years until I began having “detector offline” notifications. YoLink support worked immediately with me to diagnose and solve the issue. They even added an additional hub at their expense.All in, a very well designed and constructed system with excellent customer support. The app is also top quality. I would definitely recommend YoLink for instant peace of mind that your home will not be flooded while at work or traveling.

Having used a lot of home automation devices over the years (including X-10 and Z-Wave), this one is superior. Their installation process is quick and simple. They supply QR codes to get you started. The smart phone app is easy to use and intuitive. Another good thing is there are no fees to operate it unless you have a lot of sensor activity (high SMS traffic), but the fees are modest. I have heard that integrating to Alexa might be a problem but since I don't use that, I don't care.Having just installed it, only time will tell if it is truly a winner. However, since the hubs are inexpensive, I plan on getting a spare. I believe that installing a new or multiple hubs is pretty easy also.After using this for 6 weeks, I still find it to work very well. The only issue I have encountered is the area I am in has sporadic but brief power outages which can disrupt the operation of the dimmers and switches but they have a retry function available.Update: This product is a winner. Been using this for over a year. Again, their app works well and is easy to use and as far as I have been able to determine, they have all imaginable functions and features covered. All of their devices work well and are reasonably priced, especially compared to Z-Wave. The variety of devices available is outstanding and their solution for operating garage door openers is remarkable. YoLink's customer service is responsive and helpful.Found one small issue with pairing a device: one of the fobs is black with white printing used for the QR code pairing. Their app only recognizes black printing with a white background. The workaround was to scan the QR code, reverse the image and have the app scan the reversed image.

The YoLink ecosystem is great in what it does. It is very easy to set up connecting other devices. The automation works well for the way it is designed.UPDATED:Some of the things about automation are not obvious at first. When I figured out how to do multiple conditions, I was able to do exactly what I wanted. Set it to 5 stars.

The good:When it is working, it is reliable. You get email message real time if there is any issue. You can also check the status with App.The bad:After about less than a year, the hub started to stop working intermittently. It would stop working for a day, then next day start working. I contacted customer support and they did send me a replacement unit but during the wait, I had a water leak in my water heater tank, which ruined my basement… I ended up buying a spare myself after the fact.Overall, it works but keep a spare handy when it dies about a year later.

Great price, easy to install and it connected without any issues.only complaint is the you need to disconnect the whole thing in order to turn your valve manually

Easy set-up, good instructions

I bought the valve, controller and several sensors for a water link detection system from YoLink. I had an issue with the controller, and YoLink quickly sent me another which solved the problem and now the system works very well. Contact with their tech support was quick and easy both online and by phone, which earns huge points in my book. No long wait times, they were very quick to answer my call and very quick to respond to emails, and they solved my problems and answered my questions very well. Good customer service - 5 stars. I wish all companies had this kind of service. I later bought the hub and another sensor and added them to the system. The installation was a breeze. Couldn't have been easier. The products were well made and well packaged and easily connected to the hub and the app. A hint that I would pass on if you are pairing sensors to the controller without the hub and app: Close the valve first, then pair the sensor to the controller, then open the valve and then test with water on the sensor contacts. Repeat for other sensors to install. Don't try to pair with the valve open is the key - be sure it's closed. Thanks YoLink for a good product that does exactly what it's supposed to do and at what I believe is a very fair price.

Overall, the hub has been great. Setup was super easy - added to network, and linked 2 temperature sensors for freezers. The sensors are about 40 feet away from the hub and connection is fairly stable. We've had a couple of drops of the connection of the sensor, but a quick button push gets them back online, and I am notified when they disconnect.

Super fácil de ser instalado. A conexão com o medidor de temperatura, distante à 10 metros - e com barreiras entre eles - se dá sem problema algum. A interface da Yolink é muito amigável. Valeu cada centavo.

A little complicated to set up but I think it is only because it is so versatile. I only hooked it to one sensor. The hub is required because the sensor itself does not connect to Wi-Fi. It must go through the hub. I tested the water level in my sump, the alarm sounded but I found it not quite loud enough. I’m not sure if I would hear it when I’m asleep upstairs.Once again, it took me quite a while to hook it up to my email. That also works so the product does what it says. I wanted to hook it up to a second email. However, in order to do that the other person needs to set up an account. I thought that should be a little simpler. However, I’m not sure what the technology requires.I purchased a longer cable and that enabled me to mount the sensor alarm in a living area as opposed to my crawl space. I am more likely to hear it now but I feel it is still not loud enough.I would prefer an alarm that would wake the dead- I do not want water damage despite having installed an alarm. Good product - does what it says. NOTE I am somewhat hearing impaired.

La configuración no batallé con el cable ethernet, batallé un poco con el WiFi pero finalmente quedó configurado. Le conecté dos sensores de energía y lo reconoció de inmediato.La aplicación está muy intuitiva. Y buena calidad de los productos, el HUB, el cable de alimentación y el eliminador de corriente. Todo de excelente calidad. El Hub y 1 sensor los puse en la Oficina y el otro sensor de energía en la farmacia que queda a 1 cuadra de la oficina. Gran alcance.

No issues, easy to setup if you are reasonably decent with your tech skills.

Needed this to act as a hub for a smart thermometer which I had bought for monitoring freezer temperature. Installation was very simple using the free app. Range is great so there was no problem finding somewhere to have it sit out of the way. It supports multiple devices so can be used for other smart devices.