Hey everyone, I’ve been trying to figure out this issue with my SmartThings setup and I thought I’d reach out to the community for some advice. I’ve recently added a Linksys RE6500HG WiFi range extender to my network, and while it’s been great for expanding my coverage, I’ve noticed something a bit odd. SmartThings keeps detecting my range extender as a device, and I’m not entirely sure how to handle that.
Let me start by sharing a bit about my setup. I have a primary router that’s doing a decent job covering most of my home, but there are a couple of corners where the signal just doesn’t reach. That’s where the range extender comes in—it’s been a lifesaver for those hard-to-reach areas. However, I’ve noticed that SmartThings keeps flagging the extender as a separate device. It’s not causing any functional issues, but it’s a bit confusing to see it listed alongside all my other smart devices.
I’ve tried a few things to see if I can resolve this. I’ve checked the SmartThings app to see if there’s an option to ignore or remove the range extender from the list of detected devices, but I haven’t found anything straightforward. I’ve also looked into the settings on my router and the extender itself, but there doesn’t seem to be an option to hide or exclude the extender from being detected. I’m starting to wonder if this is something that’s just inherent to how SmartThings works, or if there’s a workaround that I’m missing.
If anyone out there has dealt with a similar issue, I’d love to hear how you handled it. Is there a way to configure either the SmartThings app or the range extender to prevent this from happening? Or is this something that’s just a quirk of the system and not worth worrying about? I’m all ears for any suggestions or insights!
On a positive note, I have to say that my experience with SmartThings has been mostly smooth. It’s been a great platform for integrating all my smart devices, and I appreciate the convenience it brings to managing my home. This little hiccup with the range extender is just a minor bump in an otherwise seamless journey.
Looking forward to hearing from you all and hopefully finding a solution to this mystery!
Best regards,
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