Manage Your Samsung Smart Home Ecosystem with SmartThings

Effortlessly control your Samsung Smart TVs, appliances, and other SmartThings-compatible devices from a single, convenient hub. SmartThings integrates with hundreds of smart home brands, providing a unified platform for managing your entire smart home setup.

SmartThings simplifies the connection, monitoring, and control of multiple smart devices. Connect your Samsung Smart TVs, smart appliances, smart speakers, and popular brands like Ring, Nest, and Philips Hue – all within one intuitive app. Furthermore, utilize voice assistants such as Alexa, Bixby, and Google Assistant for hands-free control.

Key Features:

• Remote Home Access: Monitor and manage your home from anywhere.
• Automated Routines: Create custom routines triggered by time, weather, or device status for seamless home automation.
• Shared Access: Grant access to other users for collaborative control.
• Real-time Notifications: Receive automated updates on device status.

Important Notes:

• SmartThings is optimized for Samsung smartphones; functionality may be limited on other devices.
• Feature availability may vary by region.
• SmartThings is also available on Wear OS watches (requires a connected smartphone). The watch app offers quick access to routines and device controls via a dedicated tile and complications.

App Requirements:

• Minimum 2GB RAM
• Galaxy devices require Smart View for screen mirroring.

App Permissions:

The following permissions are required. Optional permissions enhance functionality but aren't essential.

Optional Permissions:

• Location: Used for device location, location-based routines, and Wi-Fi device discovery.
• Nearby Devices (Android 12 and above): Used for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) device discovery.
• Notifications (Android 13 and above): For SmartThings device and feature notifications.
• Camera: To scan QR codes for easy device and member addition.
• Microphone: To add specific devices using high-frequency sounds.
• Storage (Android 9-11) / Files and Media (Android 12) / Photos and Videos (Android 13 and above): For data saving and content sharing.
• Music and Audio (Android 13 and above): To play audio and video on SmartThings devices.
• Phone (Android 9-10): For making calls on smart speakers and displaying contact information.
• Contacts (Android 9-10): To retrieve contact information for text message notifications and content sharing identification.
• Physical Activity (Android 10 and above): To detect pet walks.