Samsung SmartThings unifies control of Samsung TVs, appliances, and SmartThings-compatible devices in one hub. The app boasts a massive install base, a 4.57 rating from 5.18M+ reviewers, and strong LIFESTYLE rankings across MX (#12), SK (#15), and CZ (#21). It is free to download, with 1,000,000,000+ total and 5.9M in the last 30 days, and supports Wear OS for on-wrist control.
Pros & Cons
Unified control for Samsung devices, SmartThings-compatible gadgets, and hundreds of brands including Ring, Nest, and Philips Hue
High user trust evidenced by a 4.57 rating from 5.18M+ reviewers
Wear OS support enables quick access from watches
Automation and routines that run based on time, weather, and device status
Some features may be limited on non-Samsung smartphones
Availability varies by country and device compatibility
Full functionality depends on granting optional permissions
About SmartThings
SmartThings is a lifestyle app developed by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd..
Download Statistics
SmartThings has been downloaded 1.2 billion times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 5.9 million times. It is ranked #8 in lifestyle.
User Ratings
SmartThings is rated 4.57 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 5.3 million ratings.
App Information
SmartThings is FREE to download. The last update was on April 4, 2024.
Technical Requirements
SmartThings requires Android 12+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since May 2017.
Description
Quickly and easily connect and control your smart home devices through SmartThings. SmartThings is compatible with 100s of smart home brands. So, you can control all of your smart home gadgets in one place, including your Samsung Smart TV and smart home appliances. With SmartThings, you can connect, monitor and control multiple smart home devices quicker and easier. Connect your Samsung smart TVs, smart appliances, smart speakers and brands like Ring, Nest and Philips Hue - all from one app. Then control your smart devices using voice assistants including Alexa, Bixby and Google Assistant
[Key Features] - Control and check in on your home from wherever you are - Build routines that are set on time, weather, and device status, so your home runs smoothly in the background - Allow shared control by giving access to other users - Receive status updates about your devices with automated notifications
※ SmartThings is optimized for Samsung smartphones. Some features may be limited when used with other vendors' smartphones. ※ Some features may not be available in all countries. ※ You can also install SmartThings on Wear OS-based watches. ※ SmartThings for Wear OS is only available when the watch is connected to a mobile phone. You can get a quick access to routine run and device control by adding SmartThings tile on your watch. We provide SmartThings complications that allow you to enter SmartThings app service directly from watchface.
[App requirements] Some mobile devices may not be supported. - Memory size : 3GB over
※ App permissions The following permissions are required for the app. You can use the app without optional permissions, but some functions may be limited.
[Optional access permissions] • Location : Used to locate your devices, create routines based on your location, and scan for nearby devices using Wi-Fi • Nearby devices : (Android 12 ↑) Used to scan for nearby devices using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) • Notifications : (Android 13 ↑) Used to provide notifications about SmartThings devices and features • Camera : Used to scan QR codes so you can easily add members and devices to SmartThings • Microphone : Used to add certain devices to SmartThings using high-frequency sounds • Files and media : (Android 12) Used to save data and share content • Photos and videos : (Android 13 ↑) Used to play photos and videos on SmartThings devices • Music and audio : (Android 13 ↑) Used to play sound and video on SmartThings devices • Phone : (Android 12 ↑) Used to make calls on smart speakers • Contacts : (Android 12 ↑) Used to get phone numbers of your contacts to send text message notifications • Physical activity : (Android 12 ↑) Used to detect when you start pet walks
[Wear OS Optional access permissions] • Nearby devices : (Wear OS 3.5 ↑) Used to scan for nearby devices using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) • Notifications : (Wear OS 4.0 ↑) Used to provide notifications about SmartThings devices and features • Microphone: Communicate with nearby devices using a microphone and speaker
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The smart Thing makes me easier, useful and cool the life
★★★★★Sachin Bhatia· Sep 22, 2026
I really liked this app. I can control everything through my phone, with just one touch and a couple of settings it makes everyday needs so much easy.
★☆☆☆☆Oleg K· Sep 17, 2026
Garbage that only works with Samsung-approved devices and spent most of its time harvesting your data, showing ads and doing whatever else Samsung-designed bloatware is there to do. The usefulness of this app is minuscule but the footprint is huge! The labs apps are poorly designed and made, the ui is confusing. There isn't a single redeeming factor that I can think of. Most of my high-end appliances can't be used with this app... It sucks.
★☆☆☆☆Rodger McAdoo· Sep 12, 2026
I have Android 11 (9 required) and 4 GB RAM (3 GB required) but it says my device is not compatible, so I'm not even allowed to download it and try?!?! WTH?!?!
★☆☆☆☆Stephanie S· Sep 7, 2026
Abysmal app. The most non-user friendly app I have ever used. I would strongly recommend finding an alternative to this. It's hard to navigate, nothing is where you would expect. Reslly complicated to add people.
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Trust & Safety: Permissions are listed as optional in the description, including Location, Nearby devices, Notifications, Camera, Microphone, Files and media, Photos and videos, Music and audio, Phone, Contacts, and Physical activity, with additional Wear OS permissions. No mandatory permissions are shown in the provided data.
Frequently asked questions about SmartThings
Is SmartThings free?
Yes. SmartThings is free to download from Google Play.
Is SmartThings still available?
Yes. SmartThings is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on April 4, 2024.
Does SmartThings contain ads?
No. Google Play does not list SmartThings as containing ads.
What Android version does SmartThings require?
SmartThings runs on Android 12 and higher.
Is SmartThings suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of SmartThings as suitable for everyone.
How many times has SmartThings been downloaded?
Google Play lists 1,000,000,000+ downloads for SmartThings.
How do people rate SmartThings?
SmartThings scores 4.57 out of 5 stars, from 5,310,745 ratings on Google Play.
Who made SmartThings?
SmartThings was developed by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.. It is listed in the lifestyle category on Google Play.
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