Control your Samsung Smart TVs, appliances, and SmartThings-compatible devices
Not recently updated — last update was on 2024-04-04.
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SmartThings from Samsung acts as a unified hub for controlling Samsung TVs, appliances, and SmartThings-compatible devices. It enables cross-brand device control, automation, and voice assistant integration, providing a centralized way to manage a connected home. 1,000,000,000+ total downloads and 6.6M in the last 30 days.
Pros & Cons
Central hub for Samsung devices and SmartThings-compatible gadgets
Robust routines and automations based on time, weather, and device status
Shareable access for family and others
Wear OS compatibility and cross-brand device support
Limited feature availability on non-Samsung smartphones
Some features may not be available in all countries
Wear OS features may require a connected phone for full functionality
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 6.6 million times. It is ranked in the top 100 lifestyle apps.
User Ratings
SmartThings is rated 4.58 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 4.8 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 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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Trust & Safety: No mandatory permissions are listed; the app specifies optional permissions including Location, Nearby devices, Notifications, Camera, Microphone, Files and media, Photos and videos, Music and audio, Phone, Contacts, and Physical activity. Users can use the app without optional permissions, but some features may be limited. Wear OS options are provided separately.
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