With push notifications that keep your inner circle updated, the new offering provides daily peace of mind Staying connected with loved ones has never been more important. Whether it’s parents wanting to know their kids got home safely, caregivers checking in on aging relatives, or friends looking out for each other during a night out—location sharing has become a core part of how families support one another. In fact, 41% of U.S. adults already share their location with someone they trust, showing just how common these check-ins have become. That’s why SmartThings is launching the SmartThings Safe Button (Free). With just one tap in the SmartThings app, you can instantly send a push notification requesting help and your GPS location to family and friends you’ve added as Location Members—providing daily peace of mind at no cost. Whether you’re walking home late, traveling, or simply want to let someone know you’ve arrived safely, SmartThings Safe Button (Free) makes staying connected effortless. How It Works With SmartThings Safe Button (Free), checking in is as simple as tapping a button in the SmartThings app. When you press the Safe Button: A push notification is sent to all family and friends you’ve added as Location Members. The push notification instantly alerts your trusted contacts, sharing your GPS location and providing quick options to call, text, or navigate directly to you. Your family and friends can quickly see where you are and the SmartThings app will prompt them to respond right away via SMS or Phone Call. This service is designed for staying connected with your loved ones. SmartThings Safe Button (Free) does not call or notify emergency services; instead, it provides a fast, reliable way to let the people who matter most know where you are. Please note users must have Location Services enabled on their mobile device in order to send their real-time location. Setting Up SmartThings Safe Button (Free) Getting started is simple: Open the SmartThings app on your mobile device. Navigate to the More tab in the bottom right corner. Select the Safe icon and follow the prompts to set up SmartThings Safe Button (Free). To make sure the alerts reach the right people, you’ll want to add family members or friends as Location Members: From the Home tab, tap the ‘+’ sign next to the options menu (three dots) in the upper right corner. After tapping the ‘+’ sign, select the last option in the dropdown menu: ‘Invite Members.’ Enter their email addresses associated with their SmartThings account (user must create a SmartThings account in order to be added as a Member) of the people you’d like to add. Once they accept, they’ll begin receiving your Safe Button notifications. Please note, Location Members must have the SmartThings app on their device as well as a SmartThings account to receive the Location Member notifications. Location Members will only receive the Safe Button alerts if they have their SmartThings notifications enabled. SmartThings Safe Button (Free) is now available on both iOS and Android mobile phones. Users with Galaxy watches and Apple Watches can receive Safe notifications on their watch. Note: You cannot request help from Smart Watches at this time. For additional questions, you can check out the FAQ for SmartThings Safe Button (Free) here. Stay tuned for future updates as we continue to expand safety features across the SmartThings ecosystem.

From morning coffee to movie night, discover how simple smart living can be with Eve devices now available on Samsung.com Building a smart home doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, with the right tools, it can fit naturally into your daily routines, saving time, energy, and even money along the way. SmartThings continues to make it easier than ever to create a connected home. For the first time, devices from some of our partners are available to purchase directly on Samsung.com— alongside your favorite Samsung products that connect with SmartThings to automate your home, monitor energy use, and help you enjoy a more convenient life every day.   We’re excited to welcome Eve as one of the first Works with SmartThings brands featured on Samsung.com. Known for its beautifully designed, energy-efficient, and easy-to-use smart home products, read on to learn why Eve is the perfect brand to kick off your smart home experience.  Smarter Mornings Picture this: you wake up, grab your phone, and your day starts with a tap in the SmartThings app. Your bedside lamp, plugged into the Eve Energy Smart Plug, turns on automatically. The coffee maker kicks in without you pressing a button. And while you’re getting ready, your Samsung TV shows you how much energy your devices used overnight. With SmartThings routines, the Eve Energy Smart Plug becomes part of your morning flow, helping you save time and start the day on your terms. Device features include: Instantly turns any device into a smart device—just plug it in. Works with SmartThings Energy to help you monitor usage trends, set automations, and get energy-saving tips. Turn devices on and off with a simple tap, automatically based on your routines or by using your voice. Control remotely through the SmartThings app (available for both Android and iOS). Track real-time energy consumption and take charge of your savings. All you need is a SmartThings Hub; get started with the latest Samsung TVs, which come equipped with a built-in hub with Matter over Thread functionality.  Take Control of Energy Use Ever wonder which devices are quietly driving up your energy bill? By connecting a device to an Eve Energy Smart Plug, you can see exactly how much power each device is using in real-time, as well as predict what the annual cost will be. This, combined with SmartThings Energy (an energy-monitoring service within the SmartThings app), will help spot energy hogs (like the fan that runs all night) and set up automations to reduce waste. You’ll get clear insights, personalized tips, and the satisfaction of knowing your smart home is also a sustainable one.  Smarter Evenings with Your TV When it’s time to unwind, your Samsung TV does more than stream movies. With a built-in SmartThings Hub, it can connect directly to the Eve Energy Smart Plug. Use SmartThings Quick Panel to turn on the lamps, turn off devices in another room, or check if you accidentally left something running—all from the couch. Access the Quick Panel by pressing the 123 keys on your Samsung TV remote and selecting the SmartThings icon.  Samsung TVs with built-in SmartThings Hub and Thread Border Router include the following models: 2025 QN990F, QN950F, QN90F, S95F, QN90F, S90F, QN85F, S85F, QN80F, QN70F, Q8F,LS03F(The Frame) 2024 QN900D, QN850D, QN800D, QN95D, S95D, QN90D, S90D, QN85D, S85D, QN80D, Q80D, Q70D, Q60D, 32Q60D, DU900*, 85DU8000, LS01D (The Serif), LS03D(The Frame) 2023 QN900C, QN800C, QN95C, S95C, S90C, QN90C, QN85C, Q80C, Q70C, Q60C, 32Q60C Why Start with Eve? Eve products are designed to be easy for anyone to use, whether you’re tech-savvy or just curious about the smart home. With a simple setup, clean design, and compatibility with both Android and iOS, they’re the perfect entry point into SmartThings. Use the SmartThings app to control multiple Matter-enabled devices with a single command and save yourself the hassle of running to and fro: A “Movie Night” scene can shut your blinds, turn on your mood lights, and switch on your Samsung TV. Or, when coming home, a motion sensor can automatically turn on your lights connected to Eve Energy. Eve is just the beginning. Stay tuned as more Works with SmartThings partners join Samsung.com, expanding your options for building a home that adapts to you. Shop Eve’s products and other Works with SmartThings devices now on Samsung.com. 

Security, Convenience, and Connection in One Experience A smart home should make life easier, safer, and more connected, but achieving that takes devices that work together seamlessly. That’s where our partnership with Level comes in. By combining SmartThings’ automations with Level’s thoughtfully designed smart locks, homeowners can enjoy convenience and security without visual clutter. Smart Locks That Disappear Into Your Home Level has built a reputation for smart locks that are both functional and unobtrusive. From the newly updated Level Lock, Level Bolt, and all-new Level Lock Pro, its products integrate advanced technology inside a minimal, elegant design.  Homeowners don’t have to choose between aesthetics and security; the locks look like a traditional lock, with invisible smart technology inside and are packed with features. The new Level Lock Pro features door status detection, Matter support, fast responsiveness, and extended battery life. Whether you use a fob, the app, or a physical key, the lock ensures secure access while keeping the look of your door clean and simple. Matter Makes Smart Homes Smarter Level’s integration with Matter-over-Thread allows locks to communicate with SmartThings without complicated setup. For homeowners, this means they can manage their locks, check their status, and integrate them into routines from a single platform. Through SmartThings, Level locks can trigger actions like turning on lights, adjusting the thermostat, or playing music when someone comes home.  Sustainability Through Smarter Design Efficiency is another benefit. Level locks use a single CR2 battery, consuming far less energy than typical AA-powered locks. When combined with Thread’s low-power mesh network, the system extends battery life and reduces overall energy use, helping homeowners create a more sustainable smart home. A Partnership Focused on Simplicity By partnering with SmartThings, Level ensures its locks don’t just secure a home; they become part of a connected ecosystem that simplifies everyday life. Our collaboration demonstrates how interoperability and thoughtful design can make technology feel less like a collection of devices, and more like a cohesive, intuitive experience. With SmartThings and Level working together, homeowners get the best of both worlds: innovative, invisible smart locks and the automation tools to make a home smarter, safer, and more convenient. Discover how Level locks can enhance your smart home at Level.co, and download the SmartThings app to see how they work together. 

Small, thoughtful automations that make school-day mornings smoother, afternoons calmer, and bedtimes easier, without adding more screens. The first week back always tells the truth about your home. Shoes pile up near the door, lunch boxes reappear at odd hours, and bedtimes drift later than anyone intends. It’s a lot of moving parts for a family, and exactly where a few thoughtful automations can make life feel calmer. Not flashy, not fussy, just…easier. With SmartThings, “kid-friendly” doesn’t mean handing children an app. It means the house quietly adapts to your rhythm, lights that greet you when your hands are full, temperatures that settle down at bedtime, and gentle reminders that help the day stay on track. Think of it as the invisible choreography behind smoother mornings and softer evenings. Mornings that start themselves Back-to-school mornings are a sprint. The goal isn’t perfection; it’s momentum. That’s why we like to start in the hallway. A small motion sensor by the bedrooms or stairs can bring lights up automatically just enough to guide sleepy feet, and then fade away on their own, so no one thinks about switches. In the kitchen, lights lift a little brighter and the thermostat nudges toward “wide-awake.” If you use a smart plug for your kettle or coffee grinder, it can click on with the first sign of movement. None of this needs explanation for kids. They don’t have to learn a new screen. The lights “just work,” and you keep two hands on breakfast and backpacks. The after-school landing zone Afternoons are their own story: doors opening, snacks happening, homework looming. A simple contact sensor on the back door or garage can send you a heads-up when the first person gets home, useful if you’re finishing a meeting or still on your commute. Inside, an entry light can switch on automatically and favorite devices, like a lamp or purifier, can start via smart plugs, making the house feel welcoming without anyone saying, “Alexa, turn on the…” Presence can also help with the “Did we leave anything on?” question. When the last family member leaves, SmartThings can turn off stray lights and non-essentials, then restore comfort when the first person returns. It’s a quiet energy-saver that adds up, especially as schedules get busier. Homework that looks the part Environment matters. If you’ve ever watched your kid’s attention drift under bright overheads, try a dedicated “Homework” routine: task lighting at the desk, overheads dimmed a notch, notifications turned down for an hour. The difference is subtle but real — focused light signals focused time. When homework’s done, a single tap can slide the room into “Play” or “Dinner,” and the day keeps flowing. If allergies or fall colds are a thing in your house, a smart plug can power a compact purifier or humidifier during study time, then switch off automatically. It’s one less knob to remember. Evenings that unwind on cue As bedtime creeps earlier with the school year, lighting is your friend. Warm, lower light in bedrooms and hallways sets the tone, think amber over blue. A “Wind-Down” routine can dim lamps, lower the thermostat a couple of degrees, and start white noise on a nursery plug, all on a schedule you choose. If you have a child who wakes easily, a motion sensor in the hallway can bring up a soft night path and fade it out again, without anyone reaching for switches. “Did someone open the side door?” School nights are busy, and small safety checks go a long way. A contact sensor on a window or side door can nudge you if it’s opened after bedtime; another on the garage can remind you if it’s still up when you settle in. The goal isn’t constant alerts, just the right ones. Review them together, keep what’s helpful, and let the rest go. Set it up once, then forget it The basics come together quickly: Add a couple of Works with SmartThings bulbs or switches where you need hands-free lighting most (hallways, entry, playroom). Drop a motion sensor in high-traffic spots and a contact sensor on a door you care about. Use a smart plug for the few things you repeatedly switch on and off (kettle, lamp, purifier, white noise). Create a few routines —Morning, Homework, Wind-Down—and trigger them by time, motion, temperature, or when people arrive/leave. From there, you can make it your own. Pin the kids’ rooms and the entryway to Favorites in the SmartThings app so everyday controls are a tap away. If you like a bird’s-eye view, organize devices by room so it’s obvious what’s on and where. Start small, expand with confidence You don’t need to overhaul the house to feel a difference. Many products connect directly to SmartThings; certain sensors and Thread/Zigbee devices may require a compatible hub. Either way, you can mix brands as long as they’re labeled Works with SmartThings (and supported by your setup), then build up room by room. Back-to-school season asks a lot of families. The right automations don’t add another “system” to manage—they quietly remove friction so you can focus on the people in front of you. Start with one hallway light or one evening routine, and let your home take it from there. Start your smart home experience today on Samsung.com and shop key products.

A SmartThings user shares how one costly mistake led to a simple, smart solution There are moments in life that test your patience, your resilience, and your relationship with frozen pizza. For me, that moment came on a sleepy Saturday morning, when I entered my kitchen and discovered a scene that can only be described as devastatingly soggy. I had left the freezer door cracked open overnight after I’d grabbed a bedtime snack. Everything from ice cream to expensive cuts of meat was ruined. A full freezer, lost to forgetfulness. After cycling through the five stages of grief (and a deep clean), I realized this didn’t have to happen. I use SmartThings, the platform built to make life easier, not ruin my day with four pints of liquified ice cream. So I did what any tech-savvy, freshly humbled human would do: installed a SmartThings-compatible Aqara sensor, synced it to my SmartThings app on iOS ( the setup is just as easy as it is for Android), and created a routine to send me an alert if the freezer is open for more than a minute. Simple. Seamless. Sanity-saving. A $20 Sensor vs. a $300 Grocery Bill Smart home devices aren’t just for sci-fi enthusiasts or gadget geeks. They’re for everyday people who want to avoid real-world chaos. Whether it's a cracked freezer door, a garage left open, or lights on all night in your kid’s room, SmartThings can quietly step in to keep things running smoothly and dodge dishing out big bucks down the line.Here’s how my SmartThings setup will now save the day and how yours can, too: Custom Alerts: I created a rule in the SmartThings app that sends a push notification to my phone if the freezer door stays open too long.  I can extend this logic to my fridge, wine cooler, or cabinet where I hide my snacks. Peace of Mind on Autopilot: SmartThings doesn’t just tell you something’s wrong, it gives you the tools to fix it. I could’ve connected a smart light to blink red if the door was left ajar or used a voice assistant to chime in with a reminder. Drama avoided. One App, So Many Solutions: The beauty of SmartThings is that it plays nicely with thousands of devices. Aqara is just one of many partners whose devices work with SmartThings, and because it’s Matter-certified, all I had to do was open the box and scan the QR code for SmartThings to discover it and add it to my devices. Once the sensor was added, I created a routine, and was finally able to move on with my life — and onto my new ice cream. How to Set It Up in SmartThings Want to avoid your own frozen food fail? Here's how to create a simple routine in the SmartThings app using any Works with SmartThings sensor: Add the sensor to your SmartThings app by scanning the QR code or using “Add device” and selecting the brand/model. Tap + and select “Create routine” Tap “If” condition:Select DeviceSet Contact sensor = Open Then tap + Add condition → Add delay → set it to 1 minute(This gives you a grace period before triggering an alert in case you’re just grabbing a snack.) For the “Then” action:Select Send notificationCustomize your message (e.g., “Freezer door left open!!!) Tap Done to save.  Smarter Living Starts with Small Steps We don’t always think about tech until we need it.  The small, everyday decisions like setting up a routine or adding a sensor are what often save us the most time, money, and frustration. So if you’ve ever lost a freezer full of food, forgot to turn off the lights before a trip, or wondered if your front door was locked after you boarded a flight, SmartThings might just be your new best friend. If you want to go a step further, you can even choose a Samsung refrigerator with built-in sensors that connect directly to SmartThings, so you’ll know right away if the door’s been left open, no extra device required. Take it from me: the smartest home isn’t the one with the most devices. It’s the one that works for you, in the moments that matter most. Ready to prevent your next home fiasco? Explore Works with SmartThings sensors and build your own custom automations today.  A smarter (and less soggy) home is just a tap away.

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! These products are all supported with Matter (Thread/WiFi), Thread Border Router, and Zigbee.Get started with your SmartThings hub by adding it to your SmartThings app today! 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Do you want to be rewarded for living sustainably? Who wouldn’t? That’s why we partner with environmental pioneers like Leap to offer easy access to smart solutions through the SmartThings app. Leap connects smart energy devices to the grid, helping people and businesses earn money by saving energy while making the grid cleaner and more reliable. Together, we launched Flex Connect within SmartThings Energy, a program that helps users in New York, California, and Texas save energy and earn rewards for supporting the stability of our energy grids. 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 Leap to discuss our partnership, integration 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 Leap? Leap: Hey SmartThings! It’s great to be here. Leap is a software platform that connects smart energy technologies to grid programs, enabling energy users to contribute to reducing electricity consumption during periods of high demand. Through our innovative partnership with SmartThings, customers in California, New York and Texas can participate in the Samsung Flex Connect program and earn rewards when their qualifying smart devices save energy during energy events, contributing to a cleaner, more reliable energy system.  SmartThings: That’s great! Yes, let’s talk more about Flex Connect! This is a demand response program offered by Samsung that enables users to earn an immediate reward and additional Samsung Rewards for conserving energy when it matters most for the grid.  Available through SmartThings Energy in the app, under the Life tab, users can easily see if their zip code is eligible and sign up for Flex Connect. Once their eligible devices - like smart thermostats and Samsung appliances - are connected in SmartThings and set up for optimization, their devices will automatically participate when peak demand events are called. As a benefit, households typically see lower electricity bills by saving energy during expensive peak periods. Can you share how Flex Connect opens up the opportunity for SmartThings users to get even more insight into their home energy data? Leap: Yes, of course! The integration now allows eligible SmartThings users in New York, California and Texas to see their whole-home electricity usage data in the SmartThings app, enabling them to track their energy patterns throughout the day and week and understand usage spikes that might contribute to higher electricity bills. This empowers users to play a more active role in their home energy management! The Full Conversation SmartThings: Hey Leap! Thank you for joining us for a Q&A today. For those who are new to your brand, what is Leap? Leap: Hey SmartThings! It’s great to be here. Leap is a software platform that connects smart energy technologies to grid programs, enabling energy users to contribute to reducing electricity consumption during periods of high demand. Through our innovative partnership with SmartThings, customers in California, New York and Texas can participate in the Samsung Flex Connect program and earn rewards when their qualifying smart devices save energy during energy events, contributing to a cleaner, more reliable energy system.  SmartThings: That’s great! Yes, let’s talk more about Flex Connect! This is a demand response program offered by Samsung that enables users to earn an immediate reward and additional Samsung Rewards for conserving energy when it matters most for the grid.  Available through SmartThings Energy in the app, under the Life tab, users can easily see if their zip code is eligible and sign up for Flex Connect. Once their eligible devices - like smart thermostats and Samsung appliances - are connected in SmartThings and set up for optimization, their devices will automatically participate when peak demand events are called. As a benefit, households typically see lower electricity bills by saving energy during expensive peak periods. Leap: Yes, Flex Connect works as SmartThings’ very own virtual power plant! It’s good for the grid, good for the climate, and good for customer’s pocketbooks. And thanks to Leap’s seamless enrollment process on the backend, SmartThings users can get enrolled with just a few simple steps. SmartThings: Can you help explain what a peak demand event is? Leap: Sure! “Peak demand” refers to the point of highest electricity demand in a day (or another given period). When peak demand is higher than grid operators have planned for with their base power supply, they traditionally fire up more fossil fuels to make up the difference, but now they can call a peak demand event: this triggers a request to providers like Leap to signal participating devices to adjust their energy usage for a couple of hours in order to lower demand on the grid.  SmartThings: Exactly! So, how does the SmartThings and Leap partnership work during these events? Leap: When peak demand events are called, Leap sends a signal to SmartThings to modestly and automatically adjust their connected devices’ energy usage for participating customers for a couple of hours, without disrupting home comfort. The Flex Connect program is all about giving the customer control: users can adjust which devices participate at any time.  SmartThings: How does this impact the grid? Are there further impacts on the climate, too?  Leap: In short - the cleanest energy is the energy you don’t use! By lowering energy usage across many households in targeted areas, VPPs help boost grid stability and lower emissions.  And that’s especially important during extreme weather events like heat waves, when energy usage spikes and grid operators have traditionally had to fire up inefficient fossil fuel “peaker plants” to ensure there’s enough electricity to go around, making energy more expensive - and dirtier - for everyone.   Through programs like Flex Connect, we’re making the grid more resilient and more flexible, which also makes it easier for the grid to integrate more intermittent renewable resources like solar and wind by helping to solve the mismatch between electricity demand and renewable energy supply. This is the future of connected, sustainable living - where every household can play an active role in supporting grid resilience and lowering emissions.  SmartThings: AND, where every consumer can be made more aware of how their energy devices are operating and how their home is impacting the grid. That’s huge!  Can you share how Flex Connect opens up the opportunity for SmartThings users to get even more insight into their home energy data? Leap: Yes, of course! The integration now allows eligible SmartThings users in New York and California to see their whole-home electricity usage data in the SmartThings app, enabling them to track their energy patterns throughout the day and week and understand usage spikes that might contribute to higher electricity bills. This empowers users to play a more active role in their home energy management! SmartThings: Thanks, Leap, for explaining that. It’s a huge benefit for our customers, and it’s free and easy to access! We are so glad to be partnering with you to provide consumers with innovative data and tools to better their whole home energy management.  SmartThings: That was very informative. Thank you to our partners at Leap for chatting with us today! Want to know more? Learn about Flex Connect on the blog. #DoTheSmartThings Leap: Thank you for having us SmartThings! 

Light up your home with SmartThings and YouTube Music The smart lighting industry is evolving beyond simple controls, bringing more joy to the user experience. With the introduction of synchronization features, home entertainment has become more immersive than ever. Users can now match their lighting to gaming environments or favorite movie scenes, creating the perfect ambiance for home parties, relaxation, or even workouts. Now, SmartThings is taking these experiences a step further by collaborating with YouTube Music, a key partner in the Galaxy ecosystem. This partnership enables SmartThings to tailor the Music Sync experience more effectively to users’ needs, no matter the setting or time of day. This includes new buttons that align with familiar YouTube Music settings like Relax, Party, and Workout, creating a seamless connection between Music Sync and the YouTube Music App. With this integration, YouTube Music Premium users can enjoy perfect light synchronization with Philips Hue bulbs while listening to their favorite songs. For instance, when users press the Party button on Music Sync, their party playlist on YouTube Music will start playing, and the lighting will shift to a color pattern preset that perfectly matches the vibe. Why Music Sync Hits All the Right Notes When Music Sync was first launched in 2022, it was built on three core elements: the Music app, SmartThings, and our lighting partners. We initially teamed up with Philips Hue, a leading name in light synchronization. Their SDK was seamlessly integrated into the SmartThings app, allowing Philips Hue lights to sync harmoniously with the music users wanted to enjoy, thereby creating an enhanced home experience. What truly sets SmartThings Music Sync apart is its ability to integrate seamlessly with various music apps. Unlike other platforms that rely on microphones or have limited access to music sources, Music Sync allows for accurate content synchronization across any music app within the Galaxy ecosystem. This ensures users can enjoy a truly synchronized experience without limitations. Create A Soundtrack for Every Occasion SmartThings Music Sync transforms your home into the ultimate entertainment center, where routines are designed to complement your lifestyle. Everything—from connecting a Bluetooth speaker to closing blinds and turning off the TV—can now be optimized and automated, making smart home living more seamless, convenient, and fun. Whether hosting a party at home, creating a daily workout with hues that get you in the zone, or letting your kids dance along to a playlist with their favorite songs and colors, the possibilities are endless. More Exciting Features on the Horizon As we look to the future, we remain committed to expanding our ecosystem and incorporating user feedback to enhance the Music Sync experience even further. Later this year, SmartThings will announce additional partner companies to enrich the Music Sync experience. To learn how to integrate your products and devices with SmartThings Music Sync, visit https://partners.smartthings.com/music-sync.

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.