We’ve just released a new version of the SmartThings iOS app that’s available for free download in the iTunes store! This new version includes a handful of brand-new features, as well as lots of fixes designed to improve overall performance.

Here’s a quick rundown of what’s what:

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  There are several changes that make this latest this latest iOS version compatible with iOS 8.

• You’ll now be able to pinch and zoom in to see PDF instruction manuals for devices listed in the “Things” category of SmartSetup. ––>

• You will now receive proactive notifications in the app when there is an update available for your SmartThings Hub. This will ensure that you always know about the latest firmware update available.
• If you’re trying to connect a new device and your Hub isn’t connected to an account, you’ll now get a notification in the SmartSetup area of the app alerting you that you need to activate an account.