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The Easy Steps for Partners to Update Brand and Product Pages We’re happy to share an exciting new feature that lets Works with SmartThings (WWST) partners manage their brand and certified product pages, seen by millions of SmartThings users. Partner brand pages, found on Partners.SmartThings.com and in the SmartThings app, are some of the most frequently visited resources. These pages are often the first place users go to discover new brands and confirm product compatibility before making a purchase. Additionally, because they are visible to everyone across the entire web, they expand partner’s reach and strengthen search engine optimization (SEO) for their brand and products. Now, partners can manage their brand and product pages to showcase offerings and encourage user purchases. Partners can follow these simple steps to update brand and product pages. An Easy Way to Showcase Brands and Certified Products This new feature is a key benefit of the Works with SmartThings (WWST) program. It enables partners to easily keep their brand and product information current, including the latest purchase links, for SmartThings users. The WWST program offers many benefits, such as: Opportunities to promote products to 450 million global SmartThings users Brand and product placement on the SmartThings website and within the app Use of the WWST badge Co-marketing opportunities Access to user engagement analytics Increased discoverability and trust from SmartThings users What Partners Can Update For Brands: Brand Name Brand URL Brand Description  Logo Customer Support Information  Company Contact Information  Contact Name For Products: Product Name Product Description  Model Number Product Images Product Category Purchase Links Product Distribution Locations How to Update: A Step-by-Step Guide For partners that already have an account linked to brands in the SmartThings Console, partners can start updating information immediately.  For partners without an account or if the brands are not linked, please contact the SmartThings team at partners@smartthings.com. 1. Access the SmartThings Console Access the Console by signing in to the SmartThings Developer Center. From the homepage, use the left-hand navigation to choose the path: Brands, for updating brand information, or Device Integrations for updating product information.  2. Refresh Brand Information Navigate: Click the Brands tab. Edit: Click the brand and select Edit Brand at the bottom right.  Make Updates: Update brand details, including logos, customer support information, and more. Submit: Update the details, check the permission box in the "Ready to submit?" section, and click Update Brand. 3. Update Product Information Navigate: Click the Device Integrations tab. Select: Click on the specific product name to edit. Refine: Update product details, including product names, model numbers, product images, purchase links, and more. Submit: Update the details, check the permission box in the "Ready to submit?" section, and click Update Product. 4. Review and Approval Once approved, the updated brand and product details will go live in the SmartThings app (please note a brief delay may occur due to caching). Updates will typically appear on the web-based partner brand page within 5-7 business days. Update Brand and Product Pages Today Partners can now make these updates in the SmartThings Developer Center today!

Lighting moves in real time with music through SmartThings Music Sync, creating a seamless, in-the-moment experience from the first beat to the last. Lighting shapes the entire experience of a space, influencing how it looks, feels, and functions from the moment you walk in. With SmartThings expanding its partnership with Nanoleaf, your lights don’t just turn on and off, they respond to what you’re doing, what you’re listening to, and the kind of moment you want to create. Whether you’re starting your day, hosting friends, or putting on your favorite playlist, your lighting becomes part of the experience. SmartThings Music Sync connects your lighting directly to your music, so your lights move in real time with what you’re playing. The result is a more seamless, in-sync experience that feels intentional from the first beat - right from your Galaxy device. Turn Your Space Into a Living Visualizer Nanoleaf is known for bold, colorful lighting and animated scenes, but with SmartThings Music Sync, that experience becomes more intentional and immersive. Instead of reacting to sound in the room, SmartThings connects directly to your music source from your Galaxy device, so your Nanoleaf lights move in sync with what you’re actually playing. Every beat, drop, and transition feels precise. No guesswork. No delays. Whether you're gaming, watching, or listening, your lighting keeps up in real time, bringing a new level of energy to every moment and turning your space into a living, breathing visualizer. Elevate Your Gaming Experience Gaming is all about immersion and lighting can take it even further. With SmartThings Music Sync and Nanoleaf, your space responds in real time as you play. Background music, in-game soundtracks, and audio cues are reflected through dynamic lighting that shifts with the intensity of the moment. Exploring a new world? Your lighting sets the tone.In the middle of a fast-paced match? Colors pulse with the action.Winding down post-game? Your space transitions with you. It adds another layer to the experience, one that pulls you deeper into what you see, hear, and feel.  A Full Experience, Not Just Lighting Lighting is just one part of the moment. With SmartThings, your Nanoleaf setup can work alongside other devices to create a more complete experience. Start a routine and your lights, music, and speakers can respond together.That means your space doesn’t just change, it comes together. Start a playlist and your environment responds instantly. No switching between apps. No extra steps. Just a setup that works the way you expect it to. Choose the Mood, Everything Follows SmartThings makes it easy to build routines that fit your day. From your Galaxy device, you can set up automations like: Lights gradually brightening in the morning A wind-down routine with softer tones at night A party setup that activates music sync and dynamic scenes Lights turning off when you leave Once it’s set, everything runs in the background, so your space is always ready when you are. Easy to Get Started Adding Nanoleaf to SmartThings only takes a few steps: First, make sure you have a hub available Open the SmartThings app on your Galaxy device Tap the “+” icon and select “Add device” Search for  Nanoleaf and select your device Follow the prompts to connect From there, you can group your lights, create automations, and start building routines right away.  After setting up your routines, go to the Life tab within the SmartThings app. Select Music Sync and follow the prompts to complete the sync with your Nanoleaf devices. A Space That Feels Just Right Your space should adapt to you, not the other way around. With Nanoleaf and SmartThings, lighting becomes something more personal. It shifts with your mood, keeps up with your music, and helps create moments that feel effortless. Bring your space to life today and visit partners.smartthings.com/partners/nanoleaf to learn more.

SmartThings, Samsung Electronics’ global smart home platform, has built enhanced integrations with furniture retailer IKEA’s new smart home product line. Samsung Electronics has enabled seamless integration of IKEA’s 25 practical Matter-over-Thread smart home devices—including smart bulbs and plugs—into the SmartThings platform, allowing users to effortlessly incorporate them into daily life. Easy Integration with SmartThings Through Matter-Enabled IKEA Devices 25 IKEA smart home devices including a scroll wheel remote, smart bulbs, plugs, temperature and humidity sensors, air quality sensors, motion sensors, door sensors and water leak sensors, now support the global smart home standard Matter.1 Previously, connecting IKEA devices to SmartThings required an IKEA smart home hub2 and SmartThings hub, but they can now be connected directly to a SmartThings hub. They also work with Samsung appliances including TVs, air conditioners and washing machines, as well as a wide range of third-party devices and protocols supported by the platform. Smarter Care — From Checking on Loved Ones to Optimizing Sleep Environments For example, users can connect an IKEA door sensor to SmartThings and attach it to a frequently used door to monitor when their parents start their day and whether they are active at home through SmartThings Family Care. This offers a convenient way to check on loved ones, even when living apart. Installed on a wall, IKEA’s air quality and temperature and humidity sensors collect data on temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide levels and light intensity. SmartThings compares these readings with recommended ranges for optimal sleep and provides a sleep environment report with actionable insights — such as lowering the temperature to 19-21°C — helping create an ideal bedroom environment. Users can also set routines that activate the air conditioner’s dehumidification mode when rising humidity is detected. If the water leak sensor detects moisture, it sends an immediate alert enabling a prompt response. Intuitive Control With the Scroll Wheel Remote Ahead of launch, Samsung and IKEA conducted multiple rounds of validation to enhance connectivity stability and implemented a dedicated user experience within the SmartThings app for full compatibility. A standout device is the scroll wheel remote, which significantly enhances user experience. When connected to lighting, users can precisely adjust brightness and color temperature by rotating the wheel, making it easy to create the desired ambiance. It can also be used for devices requiring fine control, such as blinds.3 It targets the design-conscious younger generation, who prioritizes aesthetic value in every detail, down to a single switch or lighting.  Expanding a Boundless Smart Home Ecosystem With Early Adoption of Thread SmartThings was the first to adopt Thread4 1.4 — a low-power, short-range networking technology essential for smart home ecosystems — enabling Thread networks across brands to operate as a single unified system that enhances user convenience. “By connecting IKEA devices to SmartThings, even first-time smart home users can enjoy a familiar and easy connectivity experience without financial burden,” said Jaeyeon Jung, Executive Vice President of SmartThings, AI Platform Center at Samsung Electronics. “SmartThings will continue to expand its ecosystem through partnerships, enabling more consumers to enjoy seamless and convenient smart home experience within the platform regardless of brand or protocol.” 1 Matter is a global smart home connectivity standard developed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance to improve interoperability among devices. 2 Hub is a central smart home device that connects multiple smart devices using different wireless protocols and enables unified control through a single platform. 3 As of April 1, 2026, only lighting control is supported. blind control will be available later this year. 4 Thread is a low-power, mesh networking-based wireless protocol used in the Matter standard that enables smart home devices to communicate with each other quickly and reliably independent of Wi-Fi.

Enhanced SmartThings Family Care provides more thoughtful support for families living apart Galaxy Now Brief integrates Home Security, Family Care and Pet Care and expands to TVs and Family Hub refrigerators SEOUL, Korea – April 16, 2026 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced that it has updated its global smart home platform SmartThings to provide improved experiences that help users better care for their families and themselves in everyday life. With the latest update, SmartThings has strengthened its Family Care service so users can better support parents they live apart from. It also integrates additional key SmartThings features into Now Brief, the personalized briefing service available on Galaxy mobile devices, to further enhance the convenience and comfort of the customer's daily life. Samsung plans to roll out these new Now Brief capabilities to TVs and Family Hub refrigerators in phases. “Samsung’s AI technology goes beyond everyday convenience to help users care for themselves and their families with greater peace of mind,” said Jaeyeon Jung, Executive Vice President and Head of the SmartThings Team, AI Platform Center, Samsung Electronics. “SmartThings will continue to strengthen its role as a platform that seamlessly connects customers’ daily lives with AI, and it will keep expanding differentiated services on an ongoing basis.” Enhanced Family Care Makes It Easier To Check In on Loved Ones Family Care connects SmartThings with a range of home appliances and mobile devices to provide notifications regarding the activities of users’ aging parents and reminders for medication and hospital visits — as well as location-based alerts. With this update, the service enables even more thoughtful care. Additionally, Samsung’s new Care on Call1 feature allows users to more closely check on the status of the care recipient through a simple phone call. When a caregiver using the service calls the care recipient, a floating pop-up that displays key information like the time of the first activity of the day, the most recent activity time and the local weather — all at a glance — appears before the call begins. This helps caregivers ask more meaningful check-in questions and respond accordingly. SmartThings can also continuously monitor devices like air conditioners, air purifiers, dehumidifiers and humidifiers for indoor temperature, humidity and air quality. If unusual usage patterns are detected, the caregiver is immediately notified and can remotely control the relevant device.2 Family Care has made the Safety Patrol feature — which utilizes SmartThings to send a new Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra to check various areas around the house — even more convenient. If the care recipient’s activity is not detected for a specified period of time, users receive a notification and the feature can be remotely activated if the caregiver needs to take action.3 Using a camera built into the robot vacuum, caregivers can view issues that might occur — such as a person lying incapacitated — and two-way communication through the built-in speaker and microphone allows them to act. To further enhance the level of care provided to loved ones, the Care Insight feature has been enhanced to provide even more actionable, long-term data within the Family Care service. It analyzes factors like temperature and humidity levels, paying attention to whether they deviate from optimal ranges. It also tracks significant changes in activity levels and connected device usage compared to the previous week.  Expansion of Now Brief to TVs and Family Hub Now Brief delivers a rich AI experience by integrating a broad range of key SmartThings services that help users stay informed about their daily lives, their family members and conditions inside and outside the home. With the launch of the Galaxy S26 series, Now Brief will support Home Security, Family Care and Pet Care, in addition to existing features that include Home Insight, Energy and the Sleep Environment Report. Through Now Brief, users can access the useful information needed to care for themselves, their families and their homes at a glance.  Now Brief is set to deliver a consistent customized experience throughout the home4, and will soon roll out in phases to TVs launched in 2024 or later, as well as Family Hub refrigerators launched in 2021 or later. For added convenience, users will not need to manually launch Now Brief. If the feature is set up in advance, it will be automatically activated when they approach the TV, touch the Family Hub refrigerator screen or open and close the refrigerator door. And now, whether at home or on the go, the expanded Now Brief helps users stay up to date by providing information such as home device status and energy usage, as well as the sleep status of the previous night, Home Security updates based on door locks, door sensors, and security mode, parents’ daily activity updates and dog-walking information.5 About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining worlds of TVs, digital signage, smartphones, wearables, tablets, home appliances and network systems, as well as memory, system LSI and foundry. Samsung is also advancing medical imaging technologies, HVAC solutions and robotics, while creating innovative automotive and audio products through Harman. With its SmartThings ecosystem, open collaboration with partners, and integration of AI across its portfolio, Samsung delivers a seamless and intelligent connected experience. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at news.samsung.com. 1 Care on Call is available on Galaxy smartphones running One UI 8.5 or later. Internet calls are not supported. 2 Remote control is available when the caregiver has been set up to remotely control the care recipient's devices. 3 Remote control is available when the caregiver has been set up to remotely control the care recipient's devices. Availability may vary depending on product, model and region. 4 Availability may vary depending on product, model, region, and each product’s Over The Network (OTN) software update schedule.  5 The relevant devices should be registered in SmartThings, and the service must be activated in the Life tab.

Samsung Wallet, Aliro Locks, and SmartThings turn a simple tap into total home control What if getting into your home didn’t require fumbling for keys, digging through bags, or wondering whether you locked the door on your way out? With the Samsung Wallet, SmartThings, and Aliro-certified smart locks from trusted brands like Aqara, Nuki, ULTRALOQ, and Schlage, your Galaxy phone can become your new door key, unlocking a smarter, safer, and more convenient home experience. Now available on Samsung.com, Aliro-certified locks integrate with SmartThings and Samsung Wallet, giving you tap-to-unlock access, remote control, and powerful home automations that start the moment you walk through the door. Tap to Unlock. Walk Right In. Ever arrive home from a run with nowhere to stash your keys? Instead of slowing down, soon you can simply tap your Galaxy phone on your smart lock. The door unlocks instantly, no physical keys required. Samsung Wallet securely stores your digital keys, while SmartThings keeps everything connected behind the scenes. It’s a simple gesture that makes everyday routines feel effortless. Unlocking your door can trigger far more than just entry. When paired with SmartThings and a compatible hub, Aliro-certified smart locks can become the starting point for your entire home: Lights turn on as you step inside Thermostat adjusts to your preferred temperature Security cameras shift modes Alarms disarm and re-arm automatically Heading out? Lock the door from your phone when you leave, and SmartThings takes care of the rest, shutting off lights or securing devices so you can leave with peace of mind. Designed for Real-Life Moments Technology should make life easier, especially in the moments that matter most. Active lifestyles: Going for a run or walking the dog? Leave your keys behind. Your Galaxy has you covered. Locked-out scares: Step outside to take out the trash and hear the door click shut? No panic required, tap your phone and get back in. Family members: Share secure digital keys with family members through Samsung Wallet, and use SmartThings to manage alarms and routines while they’re inside. Members added to SmartThings can use a designated PIN as well to use the features.  Built for What’s Next: Aliro-Certified Smart Locks Samsung’s tap-to-unlock experience is powered by Aliro Home Key certification, an industry standard created to make digital access to your home more secure, reliable, and interoperable across devices. Aliro-certified smart locks will work seamlessly with Galaxy phones through Samsung Wallet, delivering consistent tap-to-unlock access whether you’re coming home from work, heading out for a run, or letting in a guest remotely. And this ecosystem is growing. Samsung is partnering with a broad range of Aliro-certified lock makers, including Aqara, Nuki, and Allegion brands like Schlage, giving homeowners more flexibility and choice when upgrading their front door. That means confidence today and peace of mind that your home is ready for what comes next. How to Set Up an Aliro-Certified Lock with Galaxy Getting started is easier than you might think. Step 1: Install Your Aliro-Certified Lock Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to physically install your lock. Step 2: Add the Lock in the SmartThings App Open the SmartThings app. Tap Add device and follow the on-screen prompts to connect your lock. Step 3: Add Your Digital Key to Samsung Wallet Once connected, you’ll receive the option to add your home key to Samsung Wallet. Confirm and authenticate, your Galaxy phone is now your key. Step 4: Test Tap-to-Unlock Hold your Galaxy phone near the lock. Tap. Unlock. Done. Want a Routine to try? Try This! Routine Name: “I’m Home!” Trigger: When front door unlocks Actions: Turn on entryway and living room lights Adjust thermostat to comfort setting Disarm security system Turn on Samsung TV Plus automatically  Now your home responds automatically the moment you walk in. You can customize this routine for mornings, evenings, guests, or even specific users. Ready to upgrade? Shop the Aliro-compatible smart locks, Galaxy Devices, and SmartThings hubs now on Samsung.com and fully unlock your home’s potential.

Did you know your Samsung TV can double as a SmartThings Hub? Many 2024 and newer models come with the hub built in, which means no extra device is needed. With just a few steps, you can turn your TV into the heart of your smart home and instantly start connecting devices. Read on for a step-by-step guide to activate your SmartThings Hub.  How it Works There are two easy ways to activate the SmartThings Hub built into your TV: directly from your mobile phone using the SmartThings app, or through the SmartThings app on your TV. Both options follow a similar flow, connect your TV, enable the hub, and start adding devices, so you can choose whichever is most convenient for you. Activate the Hub Using Your Galaxy  If you already use SmartThings on your phone, this is often the fastest way to get started. Step 1: Turn On Your TV Make sure your Samsung TV is powered on and connected to Wi-Fi. Step 2: Open SmartThings on Your Phone Launch the SmartThings app on your mobile device.  Confirm you’re signed in with the same Samsung account used on your TV. Step 3: Find Your TV Tap Devices in the app.  Select your TV from the list. Step 4: Open Hub Settings Tap the Featured icon at the bottom SmartThings Hub shows up on the next screen  Step 5: Activate the Hub Follow the on-screen prompts to turn the hub On. Wait while SmartThings connects to your TV and completes setup. Once finished, your TV is officially activated as a SmartThings Hub. Activate the Hub Using Your TV You can also turn on the hub directly from your TV using the built-in SmartThings app. Step 1: Turn on Your TV Make sure your Samsung TV is powered on and connected to Wi-Fi. Step 2: Open the SmartThings App on Your TV Press the Home button on your remote. Scroll over to Connected Devices Navigate to and open the SmartThings app. Step 3: Access Settings Select the Settings icon (cog wheel) in the SmartThings app. This may also be featured already on the home page. Scroll down and choose SmartThings Hub. Step 4: Activate the Hub Toggle SmartThings Hub to On. The Hub is now active! Step 5: Add Devices Once your Hub is activated: In the SmartThings app, tap + Add device. Scan for Matter or other supported devices. Import them into SmartThings. That’s It! Your Samsung TV is now a fully functioning SmartThings Hub. From here, you can control smart lights, plugs, sensors, and more, all without additional hardware.  With the Hub activated, your TV becomes more than just a screen; it’s now the command center for your connected home. Whether you’re dimming lights for movie night, automating your thermostat when you leave home, or linking new Matter devices as they hit the market, SmartThings makes it seamless.  Need devices to start building out your smart home? Shop them now at https://www.samsung.com/us/smartthings/all-smartthings/ 

Everything you need to integrate, test, and certify in one guided, streamlined experience.  We’re excited to announce the next evolution of the SmartThings Developer Center - a unified, streamlined experience designed to help partners build, test, and complete integrations faster than ever. As SmartThings expands to support more device categories and service integrations, along with existing integration types and protocols, we’ve redesigned the entire developer journey from the ground up. The result is a single, intuitive console that houses all the tools, workflows, and integrations in one place. Whether you have a device or service, regardless of integration type, the new Developer Center provides a guided path to get from idea → integration → certification → insights. What’s more, over the next few months, we will also be adding new enhancements for Service Integrations.   “You just made it too intuitive. Compared to other ecosystems, this is the easiest one ever.” - Chasen Tolbert, Strategic Partnerships, FireAvert What’s New: A Guided, Intuitive Experience The new Developer Center introduces a redesigned journey from end to-end. Here’s what you can expect: One Console for Every Integration  Device, service, and future integration paths will now live together in one unified console. It is the single, self-serve path to SmartThings.  A Step-by-Step Guided Workflow Every integration includes a clearly defined path with progress indicators and required steps.Partners told us this was one of the most helpful additions. “From an understanding perspective as a brand new user, this is more simplified.  It’s broken down into pieces, and I can see the progress.” – Harsh Khera, Senior Engineering Manager, Kwikset Real-Time Status & Next Steps Every section, including device profiles, setup & support profiles, and test results, is visible in one summary view, updated in real time. Streamlined Product Creation & Certification We reworked the entire product creation flow to make it simpler, guide users through each step, and avoid common blockers. Why It Matters: Faster, Easier, More Scalable Our new Developer Center enhancements are designed to: Reduce your certification time A more guided flow minimizes errors and back-and-forth, giving you a faster path to Works with SmartThings (WWST) approval. Enhance self-serve integrations Our tools make it easier for developers and partners to use the Developer Center. For example, Test Suite has self-testing options for Hub and Cloud Connected devices, which allows partners to self-test for WWST certification without sending devices to a lab for most device types.  Support more integration types Whether your device connects locally via Matter, Zigbee, or Z-Wave using the SmartThings Hub, authenticates using a SmartThings Schema app, or connects directly with the SmartThings Cloud using the SmartThings Device SDK, you’ll find all the tools and guidance you need in one place. Coming soon, SmartThings Find devices will join this same simplified integration journey.  For partners building a service integration, stay tuned for full support of SmartThings API Access Apps, allowing third-party web or mobile applications to securely access devices, scenes, and locations through the SmartThings API. Improve collaboration across teams A single, unified console lets product, engineering, QA, and business stakeholders collaborate on integrations with full visibility. “There are various people doing different things. It’s important for others to pick up in the same place.” - Charlie Dougherty, Sr Product Manager, Kwikset Adding to Your Integration with Partner Analytics The updated Developer Center includes SmartThings Partner Analytics, offering insight into how customers use your products, while maintaining user privacy: Devices most often used with yours in routines  Top sources of your product sales  Most-used features and SmartThings capabilities Get actionable insights with SmartThings Analytics.   Explore Analytics in the Developer Center or read our blog to learn more.   Expand Your Brand with Shareable Routines We recently rolled out Shareable Routines, which allows WWST-certified partners to create SmartThings routines that showcase your products alongside other partner devices. SmartThings users can easily import these routines into the SmartThings app.  For example, users can receive a ready-made routine that opens the smart blinds or turns on the lights each morning.  Shareable Routines help increase product discovery and drive ongoing engagement within the SmartThings platform. If a user does not have a compatible product, SmartThings shows your recommended devices  with “Buy” links, helping new customers find and purchase your products directly in the SmartThings app. Stay tuned for our additional announcements on Shareable Routines.   Together, our Developer Center, Partner Analytics, and Shareable Routines give you an easier way to integrate with SmartThings, product usage insights to optimize your products and roadmap, and a new way to share your products with users.  Start Building With the New Developer Center Try the new experience: Visit the Developer Center Explore the new guided journeys Thank you for your partnership!

IKEA’s new Matter-over-Thread devices work natively with SmartThings, expanding Matter offerings for one of the largest open smart home ecosystem At CES 2026, SmartThings announced that IKEA’s new lineup of Matter-over-Thread smart home products now work out of the box with the platform. SmartThings’ industry-leading Matter support gives both beginner and experienced users confidence that IKEA’s new bulbs, switches, plugs, sensors, and more will deliver a great experience.  A Breakthrough for Beginners and Enthusiasts With 21 new products, IKEA is delivering one of the most expansive and approachable Matter-over-Thread rollouts yet. Combined with SmartThings’ Matter-over-Thread-ready hubs, it demonstrates how an open smart home can unlock meaningful value for everyone — from first-time users to power pros. For beginners, IKEA’s approachable design and price points make it easier than ever to start building a smart home. Millions of homes already have everything they need to get started, because SmartThings hubs are directly built into Samsung TV’s, Family Hub fridges, SoundBars, and other Samsung devices. So a single bulb or plug becomes a gateway to routines and automations that are now even easier to create using through SmartThings’ AI Routine Creation Assistant.  A user who loves controlling their first KAJPLATS light with a BILRESA remote control can also set it to dim automatically when they turn on their Samsung TV to watch their favorite show.  Or use their TIMMERFLOTTE temperature and humidity sensor, or ALPSTUGA Air Quality sensor, to trigger opening or closing their smart blinds, saving energy without lifting a finger. Galaxy users can use the same sensors to enhance their Sleep Environment Report, with recommendations based on Temperature, Humidity, and CO2 levels in their home and bedroom. For SmartThings power users who love Matter over Thread devices for their responsiveness, resiliency, and scalability, IKEA’s diverse portfolio of low-cost Matter-over-Thread devices and SmartThings high-performance hubs lets users expand their homes rapidly. And they can do it in a way the whole house will love, with beautifully designed and affordable buttons and sensors that make SmartThings automations responsive, intuitive, and accessible for everyone at home. And that really means everyone. The new IKEA devices work together with SmartThings Pet Care features to help your home respond to your pets’ routines — from MYGGBETT open/close sensors to let you know when they head outside so you can track their explorations with Galaxy Tags, to MYGGSPRAY motions sensors that can trigger a Samsung Jet Bot to automatically clean up after mealtime. The same devices also support SmartThings Family Care, helping you keep an eye on everyday moments like a door left open, someone starting their day, or a sink that’s been accidentally left running with a KLIPPBOK water leak sensor. This isn’t just for people starting fresh with the new IKEA devices. Existing IKEA smart home users can now bring their setups into SmartThings by adding their Dirigera hubs to SmartThings through Matter Bridging, allowing users to easily control their existing IKEA smart devices, attached to the IKEA hub, from the SmartThings app, while adding new capabilities to their home by automating them alongside their other smart devices.  Thread fans get even more: for the first time, users can join their IKEA hub to SmartThings’ Thread network (or vice versa) thanks to both platforms pioneering support for Thread Credential Sharing. This creates a stronger, more unified Thread network at home. The Best Way to Start and Grow IKEA Matter Devices: SmartThings This is a landmark moment not only for SmartThings and IKEA, but for the broader Matter ecosystem. For the first time, a global retailer is rolling out a wide range of affordable Matter-over-Thread products. With 21 new devices coming at launch and dozens more arriving through early 2026, millions of households can now experience a high-quality, whole-home Matter setup powered by SmartThings and IKEA. Matter makes it seamless for new and longtime SmartThings users to add IKEA’s devices to their homes. And SmartThings is proud to lead the industry in Matter support, including for physical controls like the new BILRESA button remotes*, that makes it easy for everyone in the home to control their devices. The experiences SmartThings built for IKEA device users are available on Android and iOS apps; Galaxy phones and watches, and Samsung TVs and appliances. They have met rigorous technical and user experience standards across its full lifecycle, including: Effortless onboarding Reliable connectivity over Thread High-performance automations that work as expected Confidence that the product will stay compatible and supported over time With IKEA and SmartThings’ commitment to Matter and Thread support, users looking to add IKEA devices to SmartThings — or enhance their existing IKEA smart home with SmartThings — can trust that their entire smart home will function seamlessly together. “At IKEA, our goal is to make smart living more accessible, intuitive, and affordable and we’re strong believers in the power of open standards to make innovation available to the many people.” said David Granath, Range Manager at IKEA. “ “Most people still struggle to know what they need to make things work but they might already have what they need in their Samsung TV, speaker, or appliance. That's one of the benefits of Matter, making it easier or more affordable for our customers." IKEA’s Matter-over-Thread devices begin arriving in early January, marking one of the largest expansions of the Matter device ecosystem to date. As availability begins, we’ll share more details on the new products, setup guidance, and recommended SmartThings Routines to help users make the most of this next generation of IKEA smart home experiences. *Official BILRESA scroll wheel support will launch early 2026. 

As the first smart home ecosystem to support Matter 1.5 compatible cameras, SmartThings is partnering with Aqara, Eve and Xthings, to bring users comprehensive security and safety monitoring features. SmartThings, Samsung’s AI Home platform, is the first global smart home platform to support Matter-compatible cameras as a fully supported device category, enabling users access to comprehensive security and safety monitoring experiences within a single platform across brands on the latest specification, Matter 1.5.   Matter cameras are essential for any smart home, providing reliable security and monitoring for indoor and outdoor spaces. With this update, SmartThings users can seamlessly integrate cameras alongside lights, locks, sensors, and other Matter-enabled devices to create a unified and secure smart home experience. To bring these capabilities to market, SmartThings is partnering with Aqara, Eve and Xthings.  Each company will bring its own Matter-compatible camera to market in early 2026, all of which will be supported by SmartThings. And now, manufacturers can deploy Matter cameras without building separate APIs, simplifying development and accelerating time to market. Launched in November by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), Matter 1.5 brings cameras into the standard and enhances support for blinds, awnings, and garage doors, giving users more control and improving energy efficiency throughout the home. “As one of the first platforms to support Matter 1.5, SmartThings underscores its commitment to delivering the best possible experience for our users,” said Mark Benson, Head of Samsung SmartThings. “Our leadership in Matter has allowed us to build one of the largest and fastest-growing libraries of supported and certified Matter devices, enabling users to integrate new Matter devices with confidence.” With the Matter 1.5 update, SmartThings’ support for Matter cameras will include: Live streaming — Watch your home in real time from anywhere. Clip storage — Securely save and access video recordings. Two-way talk — Communicate through your camera. Motion detection — Receive alerts for movement in or around your home. Advanced camera settings – Customize preferences to suit your needs. Event history — See a timeline of event notifications. Motion and privacy zones — Block zones from reporting motion and from clear view to protect your privacy.  Together, these features will be accessible directly through SmartThings Hubs (Aeotec Smart Home Hub 2, Aeotec Smart Home Hub, SmartThings Hub 2018, and the ThingsOne Smart Home Hub) at initial launch, with updates to come in 2026 to SmartThings Hub 2015, making it easier than ever to manage connected devices from a single platform. SmartThings continues to lead in smart home innovation by rapidly rolling out support for Matter standards just as it has done with every Matter release to date. Today, SmartThings supports 58 Matter device types through the 1.5 specification, and this update also opens the door for new Works With SmartThings-certified partners to bring cameras to millions of households worldwide. "Partnering with SmartThings to bring our Matter-certified camera to their platform is an important milestone for Aqara," said Cathy You, Senior Vice President of Global Business and Strategy at Aqara. "This integration gives users a secure, intelligent, and seamless home monitoring experience, and paves the way for a future of connected living with even more innovative Matter-enabled devices in the future. We look forward to continuing our long-term partnership with SmartThings to drive the mass adoption of smart home technology." With Matter 1.5, SmartThings is strengthening its position as an open, unified and trusted smart home platform, helping its base of over 425 million users create safer, smarter, and more connected homes. For more information, visit www.samsung.com/smartthings.  

From real-time temperature insights to automated blinds, the SmartThings Sleep Environment report helps you begin your journey to better sleep.   Sleep is one of the most important parts of your health and well-being. Yet so many of us struggle with it, tossing and turning, waking up groggy, or dealing with little ones who just won’t stay down for the night. The truth is, your environment plays a huge role in how well you rest. The SmartThings Sleep Environment Report gives you a clearer picture of what’s happening in your bedroom while you rest, so you can make small changes that add up to better nights and brighter mornings. With the Aeotec Smart Home Hub 2 and the Eve Weather Connected Weather Station, you’ll have everything you need to get started.   How to get started with better sleep The Aeotec Smart Home Hub 2 is the brain of your smart home, connecting your devices and automations in one place. Pair it with Eve Weather and you unlock powerful new insights into your sleep environment, making this duo the perfect starting point for a smarter, healthier home. Both devices are Matter-certified for simple setup, work with both Android and iOS, and are designed to make your home more responsive from day one. Smarter Insights with the Sleep Environment Report The SmartThings Sleep Environment Report collects and analyzes data from connected devices in your home to help you understand what’s impacting your rest. It highlights patterns and potential disturbances like changes in temperature, humidity, or air quality, and shows when devices were active during the night.  When paired with Eve Weather, SmartThings gains precise temperature and humidity readings from your bedroom. When combined with additional WWST sensors, insights such as CO2 levels and lighting can also be included. The report then uses that data to visualize your overnight environment, revealing whether your room got too warm, too cool, or too dry at any point.  Was the room too warm between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m.? SmartThings highlights the factors that could be disturbing your rest and even shows which devices were running during the night.  In addition, with the Samsung Health integration, you can combine this environmental data with your actual sleep measurements from Galaxy wearables to give you the full picture of both how you slept and why. Automations that Work While You Sleep Once SmartThings identifies the factors affecting your sleep, it helps you fix them automatically. By pairing the Smart Home Hub 2 with Eve Weather, you can set up routines that respond to changes in real time:   Lowering the thermostat when the room gets too warm in the middle of the night Turning on a humidifier if the air gets too dry Dimming or shutting off lights at bedtime to help you wind down Raise blinds upon waking up  Instead of waking up to discomfort, your smart home quietly adjusts to keep your environment optimized for rest.  Sleep Better, Live Better It’s not just about comfort, it’s about waking up refreshed and ready for your day. With a smarter nighttime routine powered by SmartThings, the Smart Home Hub 2, and Eve Weather, you’ll finally have the environment your body needs for deeper rest. And this solution works for the whole family. Parents can create routines that keep nurseries cozy through the night. Busy professionals can finally stop blaming stress when it’s really the air or temperature at fault. Even tech enthusiasts will love how seamlessly the system responds to real conditions in real time. To take your sleep setup a step further, pair your system with Eve Blinds, motorized, Matter-enabled blinds that automatically close at bedtime to block out streetlights or early morning sun, then open gently when it’s time to wake.  Combined with your Eve Weather data and Sleep Environment Report insights, you can create a “Good Night” routine that lowers blinds, turns off lights, adjusts the thermostat, and begins tracking your sleep conditions, automatically through SmartThings.  If you’re ready to say goodbye to restless nights and hello to mornings that feel truly refreshing, start with the Smart Home Hub 2 and Eve Weather, and consider adding Eve Blinds for the ultimate smart sleep setup. Together, they’ll help you understand your environment, improve your comfort, and create routines that support the rest you deserve. Shop Eve Weather and Aeotec Smart Home Hub 2 now on Samsung.com.