Recent Articles

June 16, 2015

Monitoring What Matters Most

Jordan and his wife had been using SmartThings to gain peace of mind and to make their lives more convenient. Then one day while Jordan was at lunch, he got a notification that caused him to panic. (more…)
March 6, 2015

SmartThings Helps Catch a Burglar

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…)
February 20, 2015

Better Home Security with SmartThings

In this post on Breaking Modern, author Mark Kaelin discusses the benefits and affordability of smart home security compared to traditional models.
July 18, 2014

A Simple Gadget Creates the Smart Home of the Future

In a story republished from his blog, Daniel Root describes how he's using SmartThings to bring intelligence into every corner of his home, creating a smart home custom to his lifestyle. (more…)
July 14, 2014

What Can SmartThings Do for You? (VIDEO)

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…)
July 13, 2014

Avoiding Costly Water Damage in Your Home

SmartThings alerts a customer that a leak has started forming in his laundry room, allowing him time to rush home to prevent a headache from causing a disaster. (more…)
June 23, 2014

[VIDEO] America’s Smartest Home

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…)
June 10, 2014

Spotlight: Knowing When People Come & Go

Welcome back to the second edition of a brand-new feature on the blog called Spotlight! (more…)
May 20, 2014

[VIDEO] Hello, Smart Home: Daniel

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…)