SmartThings
SmartThings is made and published by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedHugely popularLoved by users- Rating on Google Play
- 4.57
- 5,490,926 ratings
- Installs
- 1.2 billion
- Last updated
- April 4, 2024
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- N/A
SmartThings is one of the most installed apps on Google Play, with 1.2 billion installs. Users love it: 4.6 stars from 5,490,926 ratings. Its best ranking is #12 in Top Free, Lifestyle in Czech Republic.
Summary
Samsung SmartThings unifies control of Samsung TVs, appliances, and SmartThings-compatible devices in one hub. It is free to download, with 1,000,000,000+ total and 5.7M 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
- 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
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on SmartThings for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., from Google Play“Control your Samsung Smart TVs, appliances, and SmartThings-compatible devices”
Description by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
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
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 84
- App size
- N/A
- Needs Android
- 12+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by SmartThings
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Launched
- May 2017
- Oct 30, 2024Installs1,000,000,000+ installs
- Apr 4, 2024UpdateVersion 1.8.14.26
- Mar 7, 2024UpdateVersion 1.8.13.22
- Dec 13, 2023UpdateVersion 1.8.12.21
- Nov 5, 2023UpdateVersion 1.8.10.21
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 5.7 million
- Per day
- 190 thousand
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 1+ billion
- Launched
- May 2017
Installs over time
SmartThings has been installed 1.2 billion times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 190 thousand installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #12
- Chart
- Top Free
- Lifestyle
- Country
- Czech Republic
Google Play Rankings for SmartThings
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Czech Republic | Lifestyle | Top Free |
| 29 | Canada | Lifestyle | Top Free |
| 50 | United States | Lifestyle | Top Free |
| 17 | Slovakia | Lifestyle | Top Free |
| 18 | Mexico | Lifestyle | Top Free |
| 21 | Spain | Lifestyle | Top Free |
| 44 | Germany | Lifestyle | Top Free |
| 22 | Italy | Lifestyle | Top Free |
| 25 | Finland | Lifestyle | Top Free |
| 51 | France | Lifestyle | Top Free |
Ranking history in Czech Republic
About the app and developer
About SmartThings
SmartThings is a lifestyle app developed by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Install Statistics
SmartThings has been installed 1.2 billion times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 5.7 million times. It is ranked in the top 100 lifestyle apps.
User Ratings
SmartThings is rated 4.57 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 5.5 million ratings.
App Information
SmartThings is freely available from Google Play. 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.
App Performance Report
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Frequently asked questions about SmartThings
Is SmartThings free?
Yes. SmartThings is free on 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 installed?
Google Play lists 1,000,000,000+ installs for SmartThings.
How do people rate SmartThings?
SmartThings scores 4.57 out of 5 stars, from 5,490,926 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.
What are the best alternatives to SmartThings?
People looking at SmartThings also look at these lifestyle apps: Smart TV Remote for Samsung TV, Samsung Smartthings TV Remote, Remote for Smart Samsung TV, Remote for Smart Samsung TV, Remote Samsung TV.
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