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Smart and Simple Features Available on iOS and Android You walk into the living room, and it’s total chaos—pillows and cushions everywhere, your partner on the floor searching under the couch. They look up.  “Have you seen the remote?” "Have you checked your pockets?" you ask. They stand up, pat themselves down, and sigh, “Not this time.” No need to panic. With SmartThings, your phone can step in as the ultimate remote - no digging under the couch required.  SmartThings transforms everyday hassles, no matter how small, into effortless experiences. Your home transforms into the sanctuary of ease and comfort it’s meant to be, giving you the freedom to embrace a flexible, connected life. And since we all have our phones on us at all times, why not use them to solve the problem? With the SmartThings app, your phone can become the ultimate Samsung TV remote.  Turn Your Phone into a Remote First, download the SmartThings app and make sure everyone in your house has access to the TV. Then, follow these steps to connect it:  Open the SmartThings app (available for iOS and Android) downloaded on your phone and tap the ‘+’ button in the top right corner. Select Add device under Samsung devices, and tap TV. Ensure your Samsung TV is on and near your phone or tablet. Select your Samsung TV and enter the PIN displayed on your screen. Now, you’re ready to control your Samsung TV with your phone. Here’s how:  Open the SmartThings app and tap on your TV tile. Make sure your TV is turned on. 2. In the bottom panel, you’ll see Home, Ambient Mode, Featured, and Menu. Tap Remote on the bottom right to open the remote. 3. Swipe left or right in the middle panel to navigate different remote buttons. For example, to adjust the volume, use your phone’s volume up/down buttons. Need quick access to your remote? Don’t worry, you can access the remote simply from the notification screen on a Galaxy device or either the Notification Center or the Dynamic Island on iOS devices.  Once you’ve set up your phone as  a remote, why stop there? If your family or guests also want access, SmartThings makes it easy to share control - without handing over your phone.With SmartThings Together, anyone in your home can scan a custom QR code to access specific devices  in your home and even set up their own routines—no complicated setup required. To share a QR code for specific devices with others, here’s what to do:  Open the SmartThings app and tap the location drop-down menu to select your desired location. Tap the QR code sharing button on the top left corner of your screen. (Optional) You can tap the “Access level” to choose whether to grant full access or select specific devices to control for specific duration. The invitee can scan the QR code with their phone to join. *Note that each QR code is available to only one person at a time and expires after five minutes for added security. With SmartThings, your home adapts to you—not the other way around. Whether you’re replacing a lost remote or sharing device access with family, the SmartThings app brings convenience to your fingertips. Download the SmartThings app in the Google Play, Galaxy Store or Apple Store today to unlock a new level of flexibility and accessibility for your smart home. 

Samsung SmartThings puts smart home hubs right where you need them—built into the devices you already own. Not long ago, setting up a smart home meant buying a separate hub, plugging it in, and hoping it would work with all your devices. Hubs were the essential link, helping smart lights, locks, thermostats, and more to communicate seamlessly. They were also often a separate device you needed to choose and buy, find a spare power and network cable for, and set up and maintain. Today, thanks to Samsung's Hub Everywhere strategy, hubs aren’t just little boxes anymore—they’re built right into the devices you already use every day. Your Smart Home Hub Might Already Be Here Samsung makes starting and growing your smart home easier by building smart home hubs directly into many of its products. That means your Samsung TV, Smart Monitor, Family Hub refrigerator, or Sound Bar could already be a smart home hub—ready to connect and control devices without the need to buy and set up another device. For those who prefer a standalone hub, SmartThings Hubs are still available. But for many, Samsung’s Hub Everywhere strategy is making smart home adoption more seamless than ever. What is a Smart Home Hub, and Why Does It Matter? A smart home hub acts as the translator and coordinator for your smart devices. Different smart home products use different communication methods—such as Zigbee, Z-Wave, Thread, Matter, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. A hub allows them to work together, enabling automations, remote control, and a more cohesive smart home experience. Think of a hub as the conductor of your smart home orchestra, keeping things coordinated so your lights dim, doors lock, and thermostat adjusts exactly when and how you want—without you needing to manage each device separately. And as the smart home industry moves toward Matter, the universal smart home standard, compatibility between brands and products will only get better—making built-in hubs even more valuable. A Smarter Approach to Smart Homes In the early days, standalone hubs were the only option. But now, with hubs integrated into your Samsung devices, this means: No extra setup – Your smart home hub is already built into your TV, fridge, or monitor, no extra cables or power required. When a hub is available in a Samsung TV, the option to enable will instantly pop up to set up through the SmartThings App.  Onboard your TV Hub in less than a minute: Walk through the easy steps to onboard the built in hub on your new TV from the first time you power it on. No added cost – You don’t need to buy a separate device to connect your smart home. Easier to start your smart home – More people can experience a fully connected home without the hassle of additional hardware. Do You Already Have a Smart Home Hub? If you’ve purchased a Samsung TV, monitor, or appliance in the past few years, there’s a good chance you already have a built-in SmartThings hub. In fact you might have multiple hubs, which can improve coverage and performance in larger homes. Learn more about how multiple hubs can work together here. Not sure if your Samsung device has a Hub built in? Check out our handy guide below to find your model number!Get started with your SmartThings hub by adding it to your SmartThings app today! 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Living a sustainable lifestyle can often be tricky. That’s why we partner with eco-focused innovators like Electricity Maps to provide you with simple solutions right at your fingertips through the SmartThings app. Electricity Maps’ mission is to enable a data-driven decarbonization of electricity. By organizing and mapping real-time and forecasted electricity data, they provide individuals and businesses with the insights they need to make more intelligent decisions about their electricity consumption and reduce their carbon footprint. Users can access insights about their consumption in SmartThings Energy, a comprehensive energy management solution in the SmartThings app. In our latest LinkedIn Q&A, we chatted with Electricity Maps to discuss our partnership, how their solutions work with SmartThings Energy, and more. Browse the highlights below or keep reading for the full conversation.  The Highlights SmartThings: For those who are new to your brand, what is Electricity Maps?  Electricity Maps: Hey, SmartThings! Electricity Maps provides real-time and predictive electricity signals that unlock smarter electricity use for consumers to save carbon and cut energy costs. For example, the carbon footprint of the electricity a consumer receives in their power plug changes a lot during the day, depending on whether there is a lot of wind or solar power available.  Many devices have flexibility in when they consume electricity. Instead of having these devices charge or run at random times, we enable them to optimize their electricity usage to consume when the grid is powered by clean electricity. By sharing these insights with consumers, we help them understand the impact of their electricity use so they can make more sustainable choices.  That’s where the Electricity Maps API integration with SmartThings comes in! SmartThings: That’s right! We partnered with you to empower our SmartThings users with this insightful data in the SmartThings app!  The Electricity Maps API, integrated in 2023, connects seamlessly with SmartThings Energy to deliver real-time data to users on their carbon intensity levels. This allows SmartThings Energy users to make their home devices "carbon-intelligent," meaning their devices can automatically run at optimal times to lower carbon emissions. For example, Samsung devices, like the Jet Bot robot vacuum or the dishwasher, can be set to operate when renewable energy is more abundant on the local grid. Users can see these real-time insights on carbon intensity on a dashboard within the application to understand the impact of their green energy use and learn valuable tips to inform their energy management. SmartThings: Electricity Maps, can you explain how carbon intensity varies during the day? Electricity Maps: With more renewables being added to global electricity grids, there is more volatility in emissions, so much so that the carbon intensity of electricity varies more and more. How clean the electricity is at a given time depends on the availability of renewable energy and is often connected to the weather. Wind turbines can only operate with wind, and solar panels only work when the sun shines. This means that, for example, on a sunny day in California, the emissions of an EV charge can triple depending on when the car is charged. Our full conversation with Electricity Maps SmartThings: Hey, Electricity Maps! Thank you for joining us for a Q&A today. We’re excited to discuss SmartThings Energy, Carbon Intensity Data, and more with you. For those who are new to your brand, what is Electricity Maps? Electricity Maps: Hey, SmartThings! Electricity Maps provides real-time and predictive electricity signals that unlock smarter electricity use for consumers to save carbon and cut energy costs. For example, the carbon footprint of the electricity a consumer receives in their power plug changes a lot during the day, depending on whether there is a lot of wind or solar power available.  Many devices have flexibility in when they consume electricity. Instead of having these devices charge or run at random times, we enable them to optimize their electricity usage to consume when the grid is powered by clean electricity. By sharing these insights with consumers, we help them understand the impact of their electricity use so they can make more sustainable choices.  That’s where the Electricity Maps API integration with SmartThings comes in! SmartThings: That’s right! We partnered with you to empower our SmartThings users with this insightful data in the SmartThings app!  The Electricity Maps API, integrated in 2023, connects seamlessly with SmartThings Energy to deliver real-time data on the carbon intensity of local grids. This allows SmartThings Energy users to make their home devices "carbon-intelligent," meaning their devices can automatically run at optimal times to lower carbon emissions. For example, Samsung devices, like the Jet Bot robot vacuum or the dishwasher, can be set to operate when renewable energy is more abundant on the local grid. Users can see these real-time insights on carbon intensity on a dashboard within the application to understand the impact of their green energy use and learn valuable tips to inform their energy management. Electricity Maps, can you explain how carbon intensity varies during the day? Electricity Maps: With more renewables being added to global electricity grids, there is more volatility in emissions, so much so that the carbon intensity of electricity varies more and more. How clean the electricity is at a given time depends on the availability of renewable energy and is often connected to the weather. Wind turbines can only operate with wind, and solar panels only work when the sun shines. This means that, for example, on a sunny day in California, the emissions of an EV charge can triple depending on when the car is charged (explore carbon intensity variations in California). Can you explain where users can find Carbon Intensity data in the SmartThings App? SmartThings: Of course! Once a user downloads SmartThings Energy in the app and connects their smart energy devices, they can start seeing a cumulative report of their carbon emissions data. In SmartThings, getting to the carbon emissions aware content is as simple as clicking on the Life tab at the bottom of the main SmartThings app screen and navigating to SmartThings Energy, where users can scroll down to the ‘carbon emissions aware’ card. There, they can access and explore carbon emissions and carbon intensity data. These features can help users save emissions in their daily lives and save on their utility bills, too. Want to help break this down for us, Electricity Maps? Electricity Maps: Yes! Energy consumption in the home is a significant contributor to personal carbon emissions as well as household costs. By using more renewable energy and reducing carbon intensity, consumers can lower their environmental impact and save on energy bills at the same time. This is because renewable energy, which is low in carbon emissions, also tends to be cheaper.  We know SmartThings Energy has lots of cool features to help consumers manage their energy usage and automate their energy management, setting a new, elevated standard in the smart home and IoT space.  Can you tell us more about what SmartThings Energy is and what it can do for users? SmartThings: For sure. With SmartThings Energy, users get detailed data and insights on their home energy usage, analytics reports for daily energy usage patterns, and more, revealing energy savings opportunities. Cool features like AI Energy Mode take energy savings even further, allowing users to automate energy savings by selecting devices to participate in AI Energy Mode. Users can choose at which level the devices participate at and adjust their preferences at any time. Furthermore, users can earn energy stamps to save energy automatically, which can be converted to Samsung Rewards and spent on Samsung products! We’re so excited about this partnership. At SmartThings, we want our users to feel engaged and educated to create meaningful smart home experiences. The features within SmartThings Energy, including the carbon aware page, are another way we’re providing our users with education to better their way of life. Nowadays, SmartThings users can regularly engage with these insights into their carbon emissions.  Can you share what larger impact this can have? Electricity Maps: That’s awesome! Yes, at Electricity Maps, we envision a world where all electrical devices contribute to decarbonization by only consuming low-carbon electricity. SmartThings Energy features powered by this partnership allow users to save emissions each day. The collective impact of millions of SmartThings users optimizing their home devices this way is a great step in decarbonizing global electricity grids. SmartThings: That was very informative. Thank you to our partners at Electricity Maps for chatting with us today!  Electricity Maps: Thank you for having us, SmartThings!

Earlier this year, SmartThings announced a new program called Certification by Similarity (CbS) within its Works with SmartThings (WWST) partner program. This program is designed for Smart Home OEM’s to certify portfolios of products, rather than certifying each product one by one.  Additionally, we released a new developer feature called Product Cloning, which allows partners to input the details of one product and copy for all similar products.  Many of our device manufacturing partners have a portfolio of devices with the same smart technology on the inside but come in many different shapes, colors, and other variations. We are making it easier and more cost-efficient than ever to certify the entire portfolio.  Upon releasing this new certification option, we have heard excellent reviews from our partners. Read on to discover how to take advantage of this new offering.  “We love SmartThings’ new Developer Center and used the Certification Console to quickly certify our entire portfolio of devices.” Antonin Carre, Product Manager Partnerships & Integrations for WiZ at Signify   Product Cloning SmartThings Product Cloning allows you to enter information for one product and clone it to generate multiple entries for all similar products. The similar products include all the critical information — all you need to do is update the unique identifiers, like the Matter Product ID and Model Number. Easily copy product details and enter whole product lines Save time and get certified faster  Get Started  How to clone a product:  Visit the SmartThings Certification Console.  Navigate to the Products page (second icon from the top on the left). Enter your product details for one product and save it.  Navigate back to the Products page. Under the Actions menu on the product, you have an option to create multiple products at once with Product Cloning.  You can add up to 10 clones with the option to enter the unique identifiers. Once created, the clones appear in your Products list; you can open them up and modify any of the details before submitting for Works with SmartThings Certification.  WWST Certification by Similarity Certification by Similarity (CbS) allows you to reduce your WWST certification time and cost by identifying related products with similar core functionality but with different model numbers and minor differences like colors, shapes, or regional variations.  Example Certification by Similarity use case with a portfolio of RGBW, RGB, and white balance light bulbs: Start by submitting a primary product for certification that is a superset of all the portfolio features — such as one of the RGBW light bulbs. Once the primary product testing is complete, the similar devices — such as the RGB and white balance light bulbs — can get fast-tracked through certification, for free. Additional devices can be either submitted at the same time as the primary product or at a later date. All you need to do is submit the product information and link it with the primary product. We verify that the features are the same as your primary product and grant you certification.  Devices that Can be Considered for CbS  The following criteria must be met for the devices to be considered for CbS: Note: Cloud Connected Devices may have different Device Profiles and still be considered for Certification by Similarity. This is possible only if the Capabilities for similar products are a subset of the primary product. If a similar device has additional Capabilities, partial testing is required.  Learn more about CbS in the Developer Documentation and Certification Console. Get Started  How to submit similar products for WWST:  Visit the SmartThings Certification Console. Navigate to the Certifications page.  Submit your primary product for certification.  Navigate back to the Certifications page and select the target similar product to certify. You now have the option to link this submission with the primary product. Select the associated primary product and submit your product for certification. Certification by Similarity FAQs How is the primary product determined? → The primary product has all the Capabilities of other devices in the group.  In this example, Product 4 or Product 5 could be the primary.   How can we guarantee CbS will be approved before submitting for WWST certification?  → We recommend following the guidelines in the Developer Documentation. The WWST team makes the final decision after reviewing your submission.   Should I submit the primary product and wait for it to be fully certified before submitting secondary devices to be considered for CbS, or can all of the products be submitted together? → When submitting products, you do not need to wait.  You can submit the primary product and similar products at the same time.   I have multiple brands, including some that have the same hardware and firmware. Can CbS be extended to these multiple brands?  → In order to be considered for CbS, products must contain the same brand.  View our documentation to review the CbS program requirements.  How does the publication / timing work for CbS devices compared to the primary product? → See our Publish Your Device guide on publication/timing.  Want to integrate your device(s) with SmartThings? Visit our Developer Center to get started and access Product Cloning and Certification by Similarity tools.  Or if you wish to talk to someone on our team about integrating your products. Fill out this form to learn more.

We are one week away from the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) and would love for you to join us! Taking place on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the San Jose Convention Center,  SDC will showcase the latest from Samsung and SmartThings, and will provide a variety of networking and learning opportunities.  In case you missed it, we’ve included all the details in our “Samsung Developer Conference 2024: AI for All” blog post.  Still deciding? We’ve shared all the benefits of attending in our short SDC webinar. Watch this 13 minute webinar to hear about: Why you should attend SDC 2024 Developer Center Updates SmartThings Innovation Challenge Once you’re ready to register, visit the conference page here.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Engagement Data to Guide Product Development What is SmartThings Analytics? With our recent update, once you become Works with SmartThings certified, you can use SmartThings Analytics to gather useful data about how your products are being used in the field with PII-safe engagement data. The best part: you can see information like the number of registered and active devices, where your customers are located, and the SmartThings Capabilities that are most commonly used — which helps inform how customers interact with your products. Leverage these insights to optimize your products and product roadmap. “In the past, we were unable to obtain engagement data after purchase, but now, the Analytics Dashboard has helped us create actionable insights.” Maude Shen, Software Product Manager, WiZ Connected Why Should Developers and Product Teams Use SmartThings Analytics? We are always looking for ways to better connect partners with our millions of users. We know it can be difficult to collect user engagement data — especially for partners who manufacture Hub Connected devices. Last year, we announced our first version of Analytics, which included Registered and Active devices. After obtaining Works with SmartThings certification, partners can easily access SmartThings Analytics from the Console. Since receiving positive feedback on the first version of Analytics, we’ve continued to improve performance and expand the type of data partners can access. New this year, we are providing both country-level data and Capability level use. With Capability data, you can answer questions about the most commonly used features of your product, like “Are users actually changing the color of their lights?” Leverage these insights to drive better outcomes for your products and users, and optimize your products based on real user interactions. Key Features of SmartThings Analytics Real-world Usage Data: SmartThings Analytics makes it easy to know if your users are engaged with your products by providing real-world usage data, which we’ve built in a way that gives you actionable data while still protecting the privacy of users’ data. User-friendly Interface: With an intuitive and user-friendly interface, the Analytics tool ensures a seamless experience for product owners and developers of all levels. Multiple Ways to Gain Insights: Easily search by an individual product or your entire catalog, within one country or within a region. Or choose to go back as far as 7, 30, 90 days, or with a custom date range. Lastly, see which SmartThings "Capabilities" are being used — there are plenty of ways to get actionable engagement data to drive product decisions. Product Questions that SmartThings Analytics Answers Where am I getting most of my product sales? In which countries do I have the most active user base? What features / SmartThings Capabilities do my customers use the most? Which are used the least? How many active devices do I have compared to registered devices? How are the active devices and registered devices trending over time? Did device registrations go up after our recent marketing campaign? Or after the event where we showcased our brand? How to Get Started with SmartThings Analytics? Ready to view Analytics for your device(s)? Here's a quick resource guide to help you get started and show you the features: 1. Begin by Accessing Analytics Analytics is only available to partners who have Works with SmartThings (WWST) certified products. Visit the SmartThings Developer Console and navigate to the Analytics section, accessible at SmartThings Developer Console. Or do you have products you want to integrate with SmartThings and get WWST certified? Fill out this form to learn more and begin your partnership with SmartThings. Keep reading for a screen-by-screen walkthrough, or check out this video. If you have a WWST certified product(s) , but do not have access to the Console, email us at partners@smartthings.com. 2. Set Up Your Search Parameters With Analytics you can search by: Product(s): Search by one product or all to see a portfolio view of how your products are being used. Date: See the last 7, 30, or 90 days of data, or choose a custom data range. Location: View data by county or region. 3. View Data for Insights Registered Devices: View devices that are registered with SmartThings. Active Devices: View devices with an event or an online status in the last 24 hours. Devices may go from the inactive state to the active state and vice versa. Capabilities: See SmartThings Capabilities that are being used for your product or products. Get a glimpse of which capabilities are the most used. Geo Location: View by country or region. See where your products are being used by country or by region. Any of these fields can be made full-screen or zoomed in on. The data can also be exported as a CSV. Our latest update with Analytics represents another avenue for providing more value for WWST Certified partners. Access to this variety of usage data is critical to understanding how consumers use your products. Ready to gain more product insights? Navigate to Analytics in the Certification Console to see these insights and apply them to your product strategy. Want to integrate your device with SmartThings? Visit https://developer.smartthings.com to access tools like Edge Builder and Test Suite, and then leverage our Certification Console to get your device(s) certified. Or do you want to learn more about integrating with SmartThings and get WWST certified? Fill out this form to begin your partnership with SmartThings.

At SmartThings, we’re committed to providing developers with the tools they need to create innovative and seamless smart home experiences. We are excited to introduce our newest addition to the developer toolkit: Works with SmartThings (WWST) Test Suite. The Test Suite is designed to assist our device company partners in certifying their devices as part of the WWST certification process. With Test Suite, developers can easily test SmartThings integrations, get certified faster, and showcase their devices to tens of millions of SmartThings users.   What is the WWST Test Suite? The Test Suite is a comprehensive tool designed specifically for device developers integrating with the SmartThings platform. It provides a unified environment where developers can thoroughly test their products’ capabilities across various scenarios, helping to identify and address potential issues before deployment. Why Should Developers Use the Test Suite? Centralized Testing Environment: With the Test Suite, developers can leverage a centralized testing environment hosted on the SmartThings platform. This eliminates the need to set up complex testing configurations locally, saving time and effort in the testing process. Recently, there has been expanded coverage for 90+ of the most popular “Capabilities” with more planned by the end of the year.  User-Friendly Interface: With an intuitive and user-friendly interface, the Self-Testing Tool ensures a seamless experience for product owners and developers of all levels.  Real-Time Feedback: Receive instant and detailed feedback on your product's compliance status, allowing for quick identification and resolution of any issues. Reduce your Testing Costs: Save money and time on testing with our free and easy-to-use Test Suite for your certification process.  Hear from some of our partners using Test Suite to certify easier and faster than ever. "I think comparing all the processes, SmartThings was probably one of the fastest in terms of total time spent from start to finish." Mark Hollands, LIFX "The SmartThings new console is very easy to use. Compared to others, SmartThings Developer Center is a much more user-friendly interface." James Shurte, Leviton How to get started with the WWST Test Suite Ready to use the Test Suite for your device(s)? Here’s a quick guide to help you get started:  Access the Test Suite Visit the SmartThings Developer Console and navigate to the Test Suite section, which is accessible at SmartThings Developer Console. Set Up Your Testing Environment Test Suite will display a list of available devices connected across your locations. If you do not have any devices connected to the location associated with your developer account, use the SmartThings app to add them.  It’s easy to collaborate with colleagues using Test Suite. You can add team members in the development console and they can check the status of device tests which makes it easy to work together.   Test Scenarios Test Scenarios are automatically generated to test the Capabilities of your device. This reduces the time needed to set up tests and makes your development testing easy.  We know some Capabilities may require more complicated setups; you can select which tests to perform in each session. Tip: Make sure you include them all before submitting for certification to ensure a faster WWST process.  Run Tests Once you have set up your Capabilities, you can start your tests.    Many tests will automatically execute, but certain tests require manual action to be taken. For example, when testing a motion sensor, a motion detection event is required to pass successfully.  These requirements are indicated before and during an active test session. Note that some tests must be completed within a set time or otherwise will be considered a failed test.  Submit your Test Results Once the test is complete, you can use any feedback or insights to iterate on your product and retest if necessary.   Once you’re ready, attach your test results to your WWST certification submission. We will review your test results and assign a Partner Success Manager to help you complete your Works with SmartThings certification. Our new Test Suite tool represents a significant step forward in our commitment to supporting developers and enhancing their experience on the SmartThings platform. By providing a robust testing environment with simulation, automation, and integration capabilities, we aim to empower developers to build high-quality SmartThings integrations with confidence. Are you ready to elevate your SmartThings development experience? Dive into the Test Suite today and unlock new possibilities for your smart home innovations. Or do you have products you want to integrate with SmartThings and get WWST certified? Fill out this form to learn more and begin your partnership with SmartThings. For support with bulk registrations of your portfolio of products, contact partners@smartthings.com

Do you have cool ideas for SmartThings? Or perhaps you have a driver you’ve been working on that you want to share? We have an exciting challenge for you! The best part? The winners take home a Samsung 55” Frame TV!   We’re launching our first-ever SmartThings Innovation Challenge alongside the 10th Annual Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) taking place on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the San Jose Convention Center.   Our ecosystem thrives on the brilliance of our developer community and this challenge is designed to push the boundaries of innovation. This is your chance to showcase your creativity and potentially shape the future of SmartThings.    Here’s how it works: there are two challenge themes and you can choose one of both to present your idea for a new SmartThings feature, enhancement, or driver. Once we’ve reviewed all submissions, we’ll invite the top 3 finalists from each theme to present their idea to a panel of judges at SDC24. The winners will be announced at the SDC24 after party.      Why Should You Participate in the SmartThings Innovation Challenge? Visibility: Gain visibility for your innovative ideas within Samsung, SmartThings, and our partner ecosystem  Community: Connect with fellow innovators  Support: Potentially secure resources to bring your ideas to life     Win A Samsung Frame TV! The first-place winner in each theme will be awarded a Samsung 55” Frame TV!  Additionally, winners will be celebrated at the SmartThings Partner Reception during SDC24.      SmartThings Innovation Challenge Themes Please review the following themes and directions below to participate.   Propose a new feature or ways to enrich an existing SmartThings feature → Share Your Idea Here  Develop a new driver that enhances user’s abilities and the overall SmartThings experience → Share Your Idea Here    Are you interested in submitting something but feel stuck on what we are looking for? We provided some examples of what a good submission could look like at the end of this post.       How to Participate in the SmartThings Innovation Challenge Submit the SmartThings Innovation Challenge form for your chosen theme by Friday, August 30. Attend the Pre-SDC24 Webinar on Thursday, September 12 to see if you’re a finalist.  Finalists will be invited to present their idea to a panel of judges at the Samsung Developer Conference on Thursday, October 3.   While it’s not mandatory, we strongly encourage you to attend the Pre-SDC24 Webinar. Additionally, all finalists must be onsite at SDC24 to present their idea. Don’t worry, our team will work closely with you to get you ready for your debut.    Send your questions about the SmartThings Innovation Challenge to marketing@smartthings.com.    We look forward to seeing your creative solutions and wish you luck in the challenge!  Challenge Examples Example 1 (after entering your name, company, job title, and email in the form)  Propose a new feature or enhancements to an existing SmartThings feature. A way to gamify SmartThings Map View.  This feature builds off of Map View, the way to visualize your home and all the devices in it. The idea for this enhancement to Map View is to gamify it to encourage more users to see the value in it.  The proposal is to allow users to get points for usage. SmartThings would then give encouraging feedback to SmartThings users for various actions taken, grant badges, and a leaderboard for the community.    What problem does your idea solve? This helps encourage adoption and usage of Map View which enables smart home users to easily see their devices and manage them, and provides a visual overview of their home and devices.  It continues to enhance the SmartThings experience.   Who is the target audience? Users who want to view a map of the devices within their home Prospective smart home users who may not know how to get started.  How does your idea make smart homes more accessible? By increasing usage of Map View through gamification, this ultimately makes it easier for current smart home users to see all of their smart devices at a glance. It also encourages them to purchase additional devices and see the opportunities in smart home living Gamifying Map View can make managing a smart home more enjoyable and appeals to users who are more visually inclined. What technical requirements would be needed to implement your idea? Some technical requirements include: The need for the SmartThings platform to recognize and assign events to user behavior like uploading a user’s floor plan, a hand-drawn sketch, and device usage data. Some kind of point system based on user behavior events An ability to assign badges when a SmartThings user reaches a certain point threshold A way for the SmartThings platform to compare points between users in the community The need for the SmartThings platform to know which room each device is in Ability to detect status of each device Ability to handle events from each device  Example 2 Note: This example is of an official SmartThings driver we have in our main driver channel.  This one exists already, but serves as an example of a driver submission.   (after entering your name, company, job title, and email in the form)  Introduce your new driver. This is a driver to connect Zigbee water leak sensors to the SmartThings platform.  This driver provides supported capabilities including a water sensor, temperature alarm, temperature measurement, and battery indicator.  Upon a water leak, the driver will trigger an alert.  It also reports the current temperature and can trigger an alarm on excessive heat or water freeze if the device supports it.  What problem does your driver solve? It expands the SmartThings ecosystem by connecting Zigbee water leak sensors across multiple brands. Who is the target audience? SmartThings users who want to detect water leaks with a Zigbee device.  How does your driver make smart homes more accessible? It adds an additional device category to smart homes and helps people who need the ability to monitor water leaks.   Share the channel to your driver.  Channel Link → (https://bestow-regional.api.smartthings.com/invite/eGM6w1AGNm2A) Github Repository → (https://github.com/SmartThingsCommunity/SmartThingsEdgeDrivers/tree/main/drivers/SmartThings/zigbee-water-leak-sensor)

Curious about all the ways you can integrate with SmartThings? Or looking to connect with other developers in the Samsung and SmartThings ecosystem? We can help with that! We are thrilled to announce the 10th Annual Samsung Developer Conference (SDC), taking place on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the San Jose Convention Center. This year's conference promises to be an incredible event filled with SmartThings latest technology, networking, and learning opportunities. Join us, be inspired, and get excited—register here today!  What You Can Expect at SDC24 An exciting Keynote with announcements from Samsung & SmartThings Technical sessions diving deeper into main developer topics Interactive exhibits to try out new technology Networking opportunities with other developers and the SmartThings team Code Labs  …all across the platforms of SmartThings, Bixby, Knox, and Tizen.   Why should you attend SDC24? Learn How to Get the Most out of SmartThings Developer Center – We’ll announce the latest updates to our Developer Center and other areas of the SmartThings platform. Plus, dive deeper into developer topics at our informative tech sessions.  Engage in Powerful Networking – Connect with colleagues and industry leaders during meetups and networking events to foster collaboration.  Discover What’s Ahead – Indulge in a variety of impactful topics, including Samsung’s latest advancements in AI and cutting-edge technology. Delve into interactive exhibits and innovative keynotes that highlight the future of tech and how it shapes our world. Want to know more? Click here to view highlights from last year’s SDC.    Important Dates to Remember  Innovation Challenge Submissions Deadline: Friday, August 30 (More details to come on Thursday, August 9.) - Challenge 1 | Challenge 2 Pre-SDC24 Webinar: Thursday, September 12  Samsung Developer Conference 2024: Thursday, October 3 Registration is Now Open Lock in your spot for SDC24 by registering here! After registering, please remember to book a hotel room if needed. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements as we get closer to the event. We look forward to seeing you there! Have questions? We’ve got answers. Send your SDC24 inquiries to marketing@smartthings.com.