SmartThings

SmartThings at a glance

SmartThings is Samsung’s connected-home control app for managing compatible devices from one place. It suits people who use Samsung televisions, appliances, phones or other smart-home equipment and want a single dashboard instead of switching between several device apps. It also supports selected products from other brands, making it useful for households with a mixed setup.

What it can manage

The app brings supported lights, sensors, televisions, appliances and other smart devices into one interface. You can check device status, send commands remotely and receive notifications when something needs attention. SmartThings also includes routines, allowing several actions to run together based on conditions such as time, weather or a device’s current state.

• Control compatible Samsung and third-party devices
• Create automated routines for recurring situations
• Check connected-home status while away
• Use Wear OS access for selected controls and updates

Who should consider it

SmartThings is a practical choice for users building a Samsung-focused smart home or combining compatible products from several ecosystems. Its broad device support can reduce the need for separate control apps, while routines are useful for repeated tasks such as adjusting lights or checking sensors. The number of available options may take time to learn, especially when setting up more detailed automations.

Ratings and publisher

Published by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. in the Lifestyle category, SmartThings has a 4.59/5 rating from more than 4.3 million reviews. With 1,000,000,000+ installs, it is aimed at a large audience of connected-device users rather than one narrow hardware setup.