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SmartThings Safe Premium is powered by Arlo, a third-party partner that operates the professional monitoring center and coordinates emergency dispatch on our behalf. Feeling safe, whether at home or on the go, shouldn’t take more than a tap. With SmartThings Safe Premium, users can instantly send help requests, from inside the SmartThings app, to Arlo-powered emergency response providers who can send police, fire, or medical help to their exact location. SmartThings Safe includes a Basic plan at no cost; the Premium plan adds 24/7 professional emergency dispatch through Arlo. How It Works When you press the Safe button, a 10-second countdown starts. After 10 seconds, a help request is automatically sent to a professional monitoring center. An Arlo monitoring agent will immediately call and text you to confirm what type of help (fire, police, or medical) is needed.  If they can’t reach you, they’ll request that local emergency responders (police by default) be dispatched to your current GPS location. At the same time, just like the basic plan, your Location Members will receive a push notification with a map of your location and options to call or text you directly. You can cancel your request at any time during the 10-second countdown. Once the alert is created, you can still cancel the request by responding to the monitoring center’s call or text. Setting Up SmartThings Safe Premium  Getting started takes just a few steps: Open the SmartThings app on your mobile device. Tap the Menu icon at the bottom right of the SmartThings app. Select Safe and complete setup, including agreeing to the terms agreement and completing identity verification. Go to My Plan and select Upgrade to Premium Plan. Follow the Samsung Checkout steps to activate your limited-time free access to SmartThings Safe Premium. Once activated, you’ll see your Safe button appear in the app, ready whenever you need it.  Share alerts with the people who matter. Add family or friends to any SmartThings location — home, office, wherever — and they'll stay in the loop automatically.  From the Home tab, tap the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner. Select Location Settings > Invite Members. Enter the Samsung account email addresses of the people you want to add. Added members will need the following to receive Safe alerts: Have the SmartThings app downloaded. Set up their own Samsung account. Tap the Menu icon at the bottom right of the SmartThings app. Tap the Safe icon and follow the prompts to get started. Review and agree to the Terms & Conditions and complete two-factor authentication.  Have notifications turned on to receive Safe alerts. These members will then become emergency contacts for dispatchers and the monitoring center. For even faster access, you can add the Safe button to your Galaxy home screen or Quick Panel by selecting Settings > Add to Home Screen from the device card. Make Sure Location Services Are On To share your real-time GPS location with the monitoring center and your added members using the Safe Premium plan, you’ll need to enable Location Services on your phone.  On Galaxy and Android devices: Go to Settings > Location > App permissions > SmartThings > Allow all the time. On iOS: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > SmartThings > Always and turn on Precise Location. Safe Premium is designed to work when your mobile device has a signal. The service is currently available in the U.S. for supported Galaxy, Android, and iOS devices. Both the Basic and Premium plans of SmartThings Safe are designed for manual, user-triggered help requests, making them a great complement to built-in SOS features on smartphones. While Safe Premium does not currently support automations, routines, or smartwatch-triggered requests, users can receive Safe notifications on Galaxy Watches and Apple Watches. Whether you’re checking in with loved ones or reaching out for help, SmartThings makes it simple to stay safe, connected, and in control. Activate your *limited-time free access to SmartThings Safe Premium in the SmartThings app today.  *SmartThings Safe Premium is currently available as a beta service. Free access may be changed or discontinued without notice.

Upcoming Changes to the SmartThings API  Over the last several years, the SmartThings platform has grown into one of the most robust orchestration layers in the smart home industry, with over 460M+ registered users and hundreds of WWST partner brands — and our API is the gateway that connects third party apps and platforms to the SmartThings ecosystem.  Today, our commercial partners use it to power everything from short-term rental platforms and energy management systems to API aggregators and custom smart home dashboards, while our developer community uses our API to optimize their personal smart homes. To ensure the SmartThings API remains capable, reliable, and secure at this scale, we are evolving our infrastructure. In the upcoming months, we will introduce dedicated, paid commercial API tiers as well as a $4.99 a month plan for non-commercial, individual developers. To note, this update does not affect the millions of SmartThings users who use the SmartThings App with thousands of WWST partner devices.   Why are we evolving the SmartThings API?  As our commercial partners and developer community continue to build integrations, they are asking and expecting more from our infrastructure. To support the next generation of smart home innovation at scale, we are transitioning to a structured API model. This evolution allows us to invest heavily in the enterprise-grade features our partners and users have been asking for: Platform Stability: Upgrading our platform to enhance our enterprise-grade reliability required for high-volume, commercial deployments. Optimized Integrations: Building upon our infrastructure to further support scalable integrations.   Expanded Capabilities: Continuing access to Samsung devices such as TVs, smart refrigerators, and more with device states, controls, and health parameters as well as future functionality to build richer integrations. Powering the Next Generation of Smart Home Services:  We’re building on the SmartThings platform, shaped by your feedback, to deliver even more powerful tools for creating premium IoT experiences. The SmartThings API offers different tiers that can support a high rate limit, gives access to our multi-protocol ecosystem (Matter, Cloud-to-Cloud, Zigbee, Z-Wave), and contains deep Samsung integration required to scale your business on our backend and power a variety of use cases, including: Short-Term Rentals, Hospitality, and Property Tech: Automate access control, optimize climate, and enable seamless property management across thousands of units at scale. Telecommunications: Enhance broadband and 5G subscriber apps with premium family care and security solutions. Security: Power smart alarms, access systems, and remote monitoring with our ecosystem of devices and consistent, real-time API data like device states. Senior Care: Enable non-intrusive wellness tracking, activity insights, and automated routines to safely support independent living and aging in place. Family Care: Deliver peace of mind with real-time sensor data, keeping families connected and homes running smoothly. Insurance: Leverage real-time home state data and predictive analytics to proactively prevent damage, reduce risk, and lower claim costs. Energy Management: Build advanced tracking algorithms and cost-saving utility dashboards. With many more use cases and verticals.  New Tools:  Upgraded Developer Experience: We will deliver a new Developer Center experience and refreshed documentation for API users to make the API as easy to use and implement as possible. The API Usage Dashboard: In the new Developer Center, we will be launching a new API Dashboard. This dashboard will allow partners and individual developers to track API call volume with flexible time-series data. The dashboard will give you current usage and data points to optimize your code and determine which pricing tier fits your needs. These updates will make onboarding faster and API management more intuitive.  Next Steps & Timeline: We are targeting availability for the new commercial tiers and personal plan offering in October 2026 – stay tuned for additional details.  Please note: Your current API usage will not be interrupted today. We are announcing this now to give our API users ample time to prepare for the transition.  Free access will remain available through Q3. We will not begin applying the new usage limits or phasing out free access until October 2026. For Current Commercial Partners: Please reach out to us at partners@smartthings.com to ensure a seamless transition.   For Current Personal Users: We will share more information detailing the full timeline, transition guidelines, and paid plan.  New to the SmartThings API? Are you evaluating SmartThings as the backend for your business? We are currently onboarding new partners to discuss SmartThings API capabilities, pricing, and scalability. Please fill out our form to learn more. Thank you for building with SmartThings. Our investment in our API and transition to a paid model are efforts to provide an incredible service that will continue to support your needs.     — The Samsung SmartThings Team

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.