The SmartThings app lets you add and control thousands of Samsung and partner Works with SmartThings smart devices with the tap of a button from anywhere in the world. While many devices can be added directly to the SmartThings app - Zigbee, Z-Wave, and LAN-connected devices will require a SmartThings enabled hub.
To check which devices are supported in your region, open the SmartThings app and follow these steps:
- Tap the Menu in SmartThings
- Select Supported devices
- Find the device by Brand or Device Type
Add your Devices
SmartThings lets you add different kinds of devices using the app or the SmartThings hub. The exact steps for adding your device will depend on the manufacturer of the devices and the device type.
To add devices, follow these steps:
Note: When you first open the app, a popup may appear prompting you to add your device, just Tap ADD NOW and skip steps 1 and 2.
- From the Devices tab, tap Add (+)
- Choose Scan QR Code to add Samsung Products or Hub connected devices with a QR Code
- Select Scan Nearby to have your phone or hub search for nearby devices in pairing mode
- Tap Add next to Samsung or Partner Devices to select a specific model or device
- Make sure the device is put into pairing mode according to the manufacturer's instructions
- Wait a few moments while your device is set up and tap Done once added
View and Control your Devices
You and your shared members can view and control your smart devices directly using the SmartThings app. The capabilities of each device are dependent on the manufacturer and the device itself.
Your favorite devices can be selected from the Favorites tab or you can choose from all your devices by selecting Devices from the navigation bar.
While viewing a device, select the More Options (⋮) button to edit the name or settings of your device.
Group your Devices
Device Groups tie together similar devices and control all of them as if they were one device.
Device Groups are only available for cameras and lights. You must have two or more devices to make a Device Group.
To add a device group, follow these steps:
- From the Devices tab, tap Add (+)
- Tap Create lighting Group or Create camera Group
- Name the group, choose its Room, and select whether to add it to the Favorites tab
- Select which devices will be added
- Tap Save
Remove or Edit your Devices
If a device is not responding correctly in the SmartThings app, you may need to remove and reset your device or integration.
To remove devices, follow these steps:
- From the Favorites or Devices tab, tap and hold the desired device
- Select Edit to change the device's Name or Room
- Choose Remove to delete the device
- While deleting Z-Wave devices, your hub will enter exclusion mode and you will perform the reset process for your device (usually hitting a button)
- While deleting cloud-based connections, you may need to also remove the Linked Service using the steps here
Some devices may need to be reset or excluded before re-adding them to SmartThings.
