Welcome to our third installment of “Hello, Smart Home,” a new video series where we head inside customers’ houses and apartments to see how they’re using SmartThings to secure their homes, gain peace of mind, and fit their lifestyle. Today, we meet Daniel, a product manager who rents a unit in an old, historic rowhouse with his wife and German shepherd. C'mon inside and watch as Daniel shows off some cool new features–including our Dropcam integration. (more…)

Welcome to our second installment of "Hello, Smart Home," a new video series where we head inside customers' houses and apartments to see how they're using SmartThings to secure their homes, gain peace of mind, and fit their lifestyle. (more…)

Welcome to "Hello, Smart Home," a brand-new video series where we head inside customers' cribs to see how they're using SmartThings to secure their homes, gain peace of mind, and fit their lifestyle. In our first installment, we meet Rahul, who shares his SmartThings account with his wife in their two-story rental apartment. Come on in! (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…)

SmartThings Adds New Apple Watch Capabilities, Routine Creation Assistant, and Dark Mode to iOS If you’re using SmartThings on iOS, get ready because your smart home experience just leveled up. We’ve rolled out a suite of new features designed to give you more control, more personalization, and more reasons to love your smart home. Whether you have an Apple Watch, are a dark mode enthusiast, or someone just starting with home automation, there's something new for you. Let’s break it down. Control Your Smart Home from Your Apple Watch We’ve seriously upgraded the SmartThings Apple Watch app. Until now, you had the capability to run manual routines, but now, you can also switch between locations, control individual devices, and manage your smart home without ever picking up your phone. Imagine unlocking the door and turning on the hallway lights before you even get out of the car. All from your wrist. It’s that easy. Routine Creation Just Got Way Easier Ever wish you could just tell your smart home what to do? Now you kinda can. A key highlight of the update is the introduction of the Routine Creation Assistant, an AI-powered feature that allows users to build automations using natural language. By simply typing a phrase such as “Turn off all the lights when I leave the house,” users can generate customized routines without needing to manually configure each device or setting. Powered by large language model technology, the assistant lowers the barrier to smart home automation, making it approachable for beginners and efficient for experienced users alike. Hello, Dark Mode Night owls and low-light lovers can rejoice as Dark Mode has officially landed on SmartThings iOS. It’s sleek, easy on the eyes, and even helps save battery life. Whether you're adjusting routines late at night or just prefer a more subtle interface, Dark Mode has you covered. Easier Tracking with SmartThings Find Losing track of your stuff? SmartThings Find makes life easier, especially if you’re juggling both Galaxy and Apple devices in your household. Using a Galaxy SmartTag and SmartThings Find, Galaxy users can now share the location of a SmartTag via a link with Apple users who have a Samsung account, making it easier than ever for everyone to help track down missing devices or tagged items. Whether you’re handing off your Galaxy SmartTag to a friend or trying to locate your suitcase from someone else's phone, cross-platform coordination is now part of the experience. Try Before you Automate with Virtual Home Say hello to Virtual Home, a playful, hands-on experience that lets you test out SmartThings features without needing to connect a single device. Whether you're curious about setting up a routine, adjusting lighting, or just seeing how a smart home could work, Virtual Home gives you a chance to click around and get inspired. With features like Family & Pet Care, users can receive instant notifications of any activity in the home or always have peace of mind with SmartTags on pet collars, which ensure anyone who finds a lost pet has the info they need to locate the owner. Discover SmartThings Energy to monitor power consumption and get an estimate on upcoming energy bills. Explore, experiment, and imagine what your smart home can do with no commitment required. And We’re Just Getting Started These updates join a lineup of iOS favorites you might already be using, like Quick Remote for controlling Samsung devices in seconds, SmartThings Energy for tracking real-time energy use, and QR code sharing, which makes it easy to share routine and device access with other members of your household. We’re always working to make SmartThings smarter, faster, and more tailored to your life. So explore the new features, build a few routines, and turn your home into the helpful, responsive place it was meant to be. Update your app today!

In a world where the average home has 16 connected devices, people need simple and easy control otherwise smart home management can become overwhelming. That’s where we step in. Our latest feature makes it even easier for users to manage the entire lifecycle of their Samsung devices. SmartThings has transformed the shopping, device management, and home control functions making connected living even easier than ever before. Device Purchase Tracking From the moment you click "purchase," SmartThings takes the reins, tracking the product from checkout to your front door— all while providing real-time updates on the status of your delivery, enabling users to know exactly when a device is out for delivery, when it's arrived, and even how to set up their devices for optimal performance.  Also, it’s no surprise that device maintenance is often overlooked in the fast-paced world of technology. Say goodbye to unexpected breakdowns and hello to a well-maintained smart home ecosystem. Peace of Mind Once your Samsung device arrives, SmartThings simplifies the setup process; as soon as your product is turned on, your Samsung TV or Galaxy will register the new device and request to add it to your smart home’s ecosystem. You can even register multiple devices at once, saving valuable time and ensuring that every device in your home is seamlessly connected. Once your Samsung device arrives, SmartThings simplifies the setup process; as soon asyour product is turned on, your Samsung TV or Galaxy devices will register the new device and request to add it to your smart home’s ecosystem. You can even register multiple devices at once, saving valuable time and ensuring that every device in your home is seamlessly connected. Smart Living Assistant Beyond device registration, this new feature provides an in-depth understanding of the devices in your home, and the SmartThings app becomes your personal assistant by suggesting behaviors to improve your daily routines, making your smart living experience truly intelligent and personalized. Watching your favorite series? SmartThings will ask if you’d like for it to turn off your lights or close the blinds for an elevated viewing experience. SmartThings ensures that your devices continue to deliver peak performance, enhancing their longevity and maximizing your investment. From purchase tracking and device maintenance to device registration and intelligent living suggestions, this innovative solution is set to redefine the way we interact with our smart devices. Embrace the future of smart living with SmartThings and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a seamlessly connected, intelligent home.

New integration allows SmartThings users to control Nest devices Today we announced a partnership with Google, bringing the company’s portfolio of Nest products into SmartThings, one of the largest IoT ecosystems. Through the integration, Google Nest devices, including thermostats, cameras and doorbells, will be “Works With SmartThings” (WWST) certified, allowing users to seamlessly control their smart homes through SmartThings. For the first time, SmartThings users will be able to adjust a Nest thermostat, view live camera feeds from outdoor Nest cameras and hear who is at the door with Nest Hello, all through their smart devices. SmartThings users can also incorporate Nest devices into their current WWST-certified devices to create Scenes and automated experiences, controlling the functions with simple voice commands or through the SmartThings app. Soon, users will be able to stream right from their Nest devices directly to their Samsung TV or Family Hub fridge. SmartThings technology powers endless possibilities for enhancing everyday life. Scenes can seamlessly adjust the lighting. Automations can signal to a Nest thermostat when it’s time to adjust the temperature or if a window is open. It can set the optimal temperature for a baby’s nap or even a home alone pet, taking into consideration details such as its fur length. Users can also activate outdoor and indoor lights ahead of arriving home. “SmartThings technology continues to enhance and improve the way we experience smart living. We’re pleased to further strengthen our partnership with Google and integrate Nest into our portfolio to offer users more ways to control and automate their home,” said Ralf Elias, Global Vice President IoT / Business Development & Partnerships at Samsung Electronics. “We are committed to creating a universal system where all smart home devices can work cohesively together.” Following the recent SmartThings IoT integration with Mercedes-Benz, this partnership with Google represents the next step in SmartThings’ commitment to technology innovation and to working with third parties to create a universal smart home standard. The company is focused on simplifying smart technology development for manufacturers and increasing compatibility for consumers. SmartThings technology will be available on Google Nest products starting in January 2021.

We just published 5 new SmartApps in the “More” section of SmartSetup. Like the many other SmartApps found under the “Actions,” “Alerts,” and “More” sections of the free SmartThings app, this latest batch lets you create rules that trigger your home to react when different things happen. Once your home learns these rules, it will begin to automatically react to your unique preferences and become a smart home! (more…)

One of the most powerful parts about the SmartThings open platform is that it brings together developers from our growing Community and SmartThings customers. When these developers create and submit valuable new ways to use SmartThings, we’ll publish them in the free SmartThings app for all customers to use. We call these new applications “SmartApps.” (more…)