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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…)

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…)

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

One app. One Hub. Limitless possibilities. Watch this short video to get just a hint of what SmartThings can do for you. And to learn more about how your home can automatically adjust to fit your needs and preferences, visit SmartThings.com. (more…)

The Wall Street Journal recently explored what it's like to live in "America's smartest home"– a two-story Craftsman where SmartThings' CEO Alex Hawkinson has breathed life into more than 100 devices to gain convenience, peace of mind, and security. (more…)

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…)

With a simple 15-minute DIY setup and no contracts, required monthly charges, or installation fees, SmartThings is already the easiest way to secure your home. But it just got even easier... (more…)

We've just added two new features to the SmartThings Dashboard that make it easier to secure your home, gain peace of mind, and worry less. (more…)

SmartThings CEO Alex Hawkinson joined Senator Richard Blumenthal, FTC Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen, and a host of other entrepreneurs at the Washington Post's “All Things Connected” forum this morning in Washington, DC. (more…)

We’ve recently unveiled two new SmartPower Outlet multi-packs and a new Kwikset lock in the SmartThings Shop. Allow us to introduce them to you... (more…)