Wink - Smart Home

Wink - Smart Home

by Wink Labs, Inc.

1.6K ratings
175 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 13, 2013
  • September 10, 2020
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Control and monitor a wide range of smart home devices from lights and locks to thermostats and sensors. Receive alerts, automate actions, and enhance your home's security and convenience from anywhere.

Connects hundreds of smart products
Control devices from anywhere
Receive security alerts
Automate lights and alarms
Remote door unlocking
Customizable Shortcuts, Schedules, Robots
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What users say

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What's New in Wink

7.5.1

September 10, 2020

Bug fixes and performance improvements

User reviews

Not right product or technology

I wish I can give Zero stars for this company, the product hub, and their mobile app.
If you have purchased the hub, I will suggest you to return now and explore the other products in market instead of this hub. I purchased couple of years back and it never worked as expected. I tried contacting their support and they have very standard answers instead of helping to debug the issue. This is dead investment to purchase the hub and lights. On top of that, they have started the subscription for the same functionality, which was free earlier. After their subscription model, most of the time hub is down or it does not communicate with the app at all. So ended up operating the lights manually. I am throwing this product and exploring other options.
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Can’t believe they charge 6 a month

They should get rid of charging and bring it back like the original wink was just another star down

Terrible product

Deceiving supplier! Stay away. Says NO sub required on package. App requires U$4.99 monthly fee to

Absolutely garbage!

Do not do anything with this company it is absolutely useless, can’t use anything unless you pay a subscription, i don’t care how “low” the price is it’s ridiculous.

Terrible, greedy company

This is the most greedy company I’ve ever interacted with. DO NOT invest in their eco system unless you want to be forced into paying a monthly subscription. They will tell you that you can use their devices and app locally and that the subscription is only required if you want to control devices that are not connected to your primary WiFi network, but they are dishonest and require a subscription for literally everything but creating an account. You can’t even add a device to your network or active your smart hub without a $6/month subscription. Run away from this company and their products as fast as you can.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Devices randomly going offline or becoming unresponsive

Bug

Automation schedules and scenes not working as expected

Bug

Difficulty adding, removing, and renaming connected devices

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Expand device compatibility to include more brands

Feature

Improve local control and reduce cloud dependency

Feature

Provide better customer support and communication

Feature

Introduce a free tier with basic functionality

Feature

FAQ

What does the Wink app do?

The Wink app allows you to connect and control a wide variety of smart home devices, including lights, locks, sensors, and thermostats, from numerous brands. You can manage these devices remotely, receive alerts, and automate actions to enhance your home's security and convenience.

What are the key features of Wink?

Key features include connecting hundreds of smart products, controlling devices from anywhere, receiving security alerts for doors, windows, and motion, automating lights and alarms, remote door unlocking, and customizable options like Shortcuts, Schedules, and Robots.

Is Wink free to use?

Based on the provided information, the Wink app is free to use. There are no mentions of subscription fees, in-app purchases, or advertisements within the app's description.

What kind of smart devices can I connect with Wink?

You can connect a broad range of smart home products with Wink, including lights, locks, sensors, thermostats, and more, from dozens of different brands. This allows for a unified control experience for your smart home ecosystem.

How can Wink improve my home's security?

Wink enhances home security by providing instant alerts for events like door/window openings, lock status changes, and motion detection through its 'Look Out' service. It can also trigger alarms and lights automatically in case of fire or smoke detection, and allows you to remotely unlock your front door.