The SmartThings Blog

We just published 5 more SmartApps in the “More” section of SmartSetup. (more…)

We just published 4 new SmartApps in the “More” section of SmartSetup. (more…)

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…)

Yesterday, we announced the runners-up of our Show Us Your SmartThings contest. Today, we're excited to present the winning entry from John in Illinois. (more…)

The weather can always keep you guessing, but thanks to an ingenious creation from a member of the SmartThings Community, it doesn't have to. Check out how Jim is using SmartThings to visually show what the forecast has in store for him each day at his home's exact location. (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 creative and valuable new ways to use SmartThings, we’ll publish them in the free SmartThings app for all customers to find and use. We call these new Community-created actions and alerts "SmartApps." (more…)

At SmartThings, we're busy building a totally open platform that brings together consumers, device makers, and developers–and we'd like you to build it with us. (more…)

Many people have already seen the SmartThings Labs integration with Sonos, but today, we're happy to announce a brand-new way to give your home a custom voice with SmartThings. Enter ObyThing. (more…)

Bryan purchased SmartThings to help automate his lights, save energy, and control the temperature in his home from anywhere. But over time, the greatest benefit of SmartThings has been one that he never expected: helping he and his busy wife with their two young children. (more…)