The SmartThings Blog

We’ve just pushed out our major Android app release to the first batch of beta testers. (more…)

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="207"] SmartThings reminds you to please drink responsibly when controlling robots.[/caption] In addition to securing your doors and locks, keeping an eye on loved ones, and triggering your home to automatically adjust to your unique preferences and patterns, SmartThings can also pour you a mean drink. Juan Pablo Risso, a developer from the SmartThings community, has integrated our platform with the Kickstarter-backed Bartendro to create the ultimate party trick: a robot bartender that will make your favorite cocktail with the push of a button. We took it out for a spin alongside some of our early backers, supporters, and partners inside the #HelloSmartHome at CES last week to see if it could pour us a Bloody Mary or screwdriver on command. Check it out... (more…)

A Minnesota native describes how SmartThings helped save his home and property from costly repairs two different times during last week's extreme sub-zero Arctic freeze. (more…)

Engadget stopped by the #HelloSmartHome at this year's CES to see how SmartThings Labs is propelling the connected home to a whole new level. Look for some cool and useful integrations with Sonos, Belkin WeMo, and Philips hue, as well as a few yet-to-be-released integrations with great brands like Jawbone, August, and Ubi.

Jonathan Geller, the President and Editor-in-chief of BGR, discusses the changing landscape in home automation, and why the space will be won by companies willing to open up their platform with others and integrate at an affordable price. (more…)

Bloomberg Businessweek steps foot inside SmartThings' #HelloSmartHome at CES to experience the home of tomorrow, available today. Click here to watch the video.

We're locked, loaded, and thrilled to be showcasing the #HelloSmartHome at CES in Las Vegas this week! We look forward to seeing many of you at the #HelloSmartHome house on Wednesday (space is very limited), and many others of you inside the Z-Wave Alliance at the show. Look for us at booth #20800 in the South Hall. Check back here for daily updates from the global stage for innovation–including a very exciting announcement coming later this week for both iOS and Android customers. (more…)

We're celebrating the annual Consumer Electronics Show by creating the world's most intuitive, smart, and connected home. UPDATE: We are now at capacity and are no longer taking any additional RSVPs for the event. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to seeing you on Friday!

Buckle up, Vegas, 'cause we're coming. And you're invited. (more…)

We’ve just released an updated version of our iOS app. Here's what new and better. (more…)