SmartThings

SmartThings SmartThings is a remote smart home control app for Android that works with hundreds of brands. Connect devices, set schedules and scenes, monitor status, and receive real-time alerts anywhere.

SmartThings

SmartThings is a remote smart home control app that works with hundreds of smart furniture and home device brands. After compatibility testing, it makes it simple to connect and manage your smart devices—so your home feels welcoming when you arrive and stays protected while you’re away. It supports a wide range of user needs, from daily routines to added security.

You can set up schedules, share access with other people, and get automatic alerts whenever a device’s status changes. It also supports multiple brands, making it easy to switch devices on or off and check what’s happening—often with voice control.

Key Features

Centralized Device Control

SmartThings lets you add compatible devices quickly using manual search, QR code scanning, or automatic discovery. Once everything is connected, you can manage each device separately—adjust settings, view status updates, receive notifications, and control power (on/off) right from the app.

Automations and Scenes

Use the automation engine to create routines and triggers based on time, location, or other conditions. For example:

• Turn lights on at sunset.
• Adjust the thermostat when you leave home.

Scenes help multiple devices work together with a single tap—or a voice command.

Remote Access and Notifications

As long as you have an internet connection, you can monitor and control your connected devices from anywhere. Real-time notifications keep you informed about events like motion detection, door unlocking, or appliance issues—supporting both convenience and security.

Voice Assistant Integration

SmartThings works with popular voice assistants, including Bixby, Google Assistant, and Alexa. Voice commands can run scenes, change device settings, or check current status to streamline everyday home management.

Device Compatibility and SmartThings Hub

Although SmartThings is optimized for Samsung devices, ongoing updates have expanded support to brands such as Philips Hue, Ring, Arlo, Ecobee, and more. Using a SmartThings Hub can further improve compatibility—especially with Zigbee and Z-Wave products—for broader smart home coverage.

Highlights

Wear OS Support

SmartThings is also available on Wear OS watches. When paired with your phone, you can manage smart devices directly from your wrist. The app can provide quick access to controls and routine execution via a SmartThings tile, and complications let you reach key features right from your watch face.

Beginner-Friendly Interface

The app is designed to be easy to use, including for people who aren’t very tech-savvy. Its layout makes it simple to browse connected devices and settings without feeling overwhelmed.

Customizable Alerts

Notification settings are flexible, so you can control what you’re alerted about and when. For instance, you can choose which devices send notifications and under which conditions—helping you stay aware of important events while reducing unnecessary alerts.

Flexible Routine Setup

Routine creation supports a variety of triggers. Automations can include actions such as:

• Adjusting lighting



• Changing thermostat settings
• Enabling or managing security features

This helps maintain a comfortable and secure home with minimal effort.

Security-Focused Monitoring

SmartThings also emphasizes home security. If you use compatible security cameras and smart locks, you can receive real-time alerts and check live feeds directly from your smart devices.

User Reviews

• “So cool!” I just got a smart Samsung washer/dryer and didn’t realize the SmartThings app existed. Adding devices was easy using the Samsung QR code on the machines. It shows laundry details at a glance—like which stage of the cycle you’re in and how much time is left. I’m impressed and ready to add more.

• “Great for smart plugs, lights, and more.” I use it with smart plugs, lights, geo fencing, and cameras. Lights turn on when I arrive home or when cameras detect people at night. Everything is connected through SmartThings. Setting up routines can be a bit tedious, but once they’re done, they’re incredibly useful—if you can think of it, you can likely build it in this app.

• “10/10 if you’re in the Samsung ecosystem.” It’s one of the best ecosystems I’ve used. Being able to change temperature or control devices in seconds—even from over 1,000 km away—is seriously impressive for connectivity and convenience.

• “It’s come a long way.” I’ve used SmartThings for more than 10 years, and it has improved a lot into an app I truly can’t live without.