Recent Articles

March 31, 2015

Update: SmartThings Hub & Hardware V2

Earlier this year we announced that we’ll soon unveil the next generation of the SmartThings Hub and several sensors. We wanted to provide a quick update on our progress to date. (more…)
March 26, 2015

Android Version 1.7.0 Is Here

We’ve just released an updated version of the SmartThings Android app, and it’s now available for free download in the Google Play store. (more…)
March 23, 2015

Hello, Smart Home: Sid & Kokil

When Sid and Kokil first moved to their new neighborhood, they heard some strange noises from the surrounding hills late at night. They turned to SmartThings to help monitor and secure their home from unwanted visitors–including the wild coyotes in the area (eek!). (more…)
March 13, 2015

Creating a Kid-Friendly Smart Home

Inspired by how another customer is using SmartThings with his young children, David describes how he and his wife are using SmartThings to control their home's temperature, automate their lights, and stay connected to their two young sons. (more…)
March 6, 2015

SmartThings Helps Catch a Burglar

Susan bought SmartThings because she wanted to keep an eye on her home when she goes out of town. She never expected that SmartThings would help her catch a burglar in action. Check out how a SmartThings setup that cost less than $200 helped notify Susan that something was wrong, identify the intruder, and keep the police safe–all from nearly 700 miles away. (more…)
March 2, 2015

Smart Weather Lamp

The weather can always keep you guessing, but thanks to an ingenious creation from a member of the SmartThings Community, it doesn't have to. Check out how Jim is using SmartThings to visually show what the forecast has in store for him each day at his home's exact location. (more…)
February 26, 2015

[VIDEO] Hello, Smart Home: Jordan

Grab some quarters, take off your shoes, and check out how Jordan and his girlfriend Tracy are using SmartThings to turn their home into a gamer's dream. (more…)
February 23, 2015

SmartThings’ Samsung Gear S App Version 1.2 is Here!

We’ve just released an updated version of the SmartThings Gear S app. Our second iteration of our first wearable version of the SmartThings app is now available for free download. Below is an overview of the Gear S app, a list of what's new and improved, and instructions on how to download the app. (more…)
February 20, 2015

Better Home Security with SmartThings

In this post on Breaking Modern, author Mark Kaelin discusses the benefits and affordability of smart home security compared to traditional models.
February 18, 2015

How SmartThings Saved the Day

You don't often think about the importance of humidity in the winter. But as frigid temperatures continue their grip on much of the country this week, we wanted to share a story from the SmartThings Community about a customer in Texas who figured out a way to keep his home's humidity level from plummeting as temperatures dropped. (more…)