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Thanks for weighing in. I have a bunch of Zigbee outlets and was able to successfully pair them directly with an Alexa Show with the Built in home hub. Sounds like I need the Samsung Smart Hub to pair the door/window sensors. I’ll look into that thanks. ... View more

Thanks for replying. I get that the guide is proprietary, but I was hoping to find a uni remote that I could program for more guide controls. Guess my spouse can decide if guide up and down is worth $120 a year. LOL ... View more

I was so happy to find this thread about using xCams without Xfinity Home Service. I am looking to downgrade, but we have sadly become somewhat dependent on the XH home controls from live video monitoring to 24/7 recording on multiple cameras to door notifications and rules, etc. I am trying to figure out if it’s possible to replicate our current features without paying the monthly fee. Were you able to pair the xCams without the monthly service? I get that I would no longer have the Touchscreen/Homehub, but are you using the XH mobile app to watch the live feeds? I also would be disappointed to lose the audible sounds I get when our pool gate or mailbox opens. And I have a bunch of Zigbee smart outlets, but it appears if I have an Alexa Echo Hub I can use that. What else have you been able to accomplish with the equipment without the monthly service? ... View more