Samsung’s SmartThings app, the hub for controlling your smart home, just received a significant update packed with features designed to make your connected life even easier. Here are the top three highlights:
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Share the Fun with Shared Routines: Imagine seamlessly setting the mood for a movie night with a single tap. Now you can! With the new update, you can share custom Routines – automated actions triggered by specific events – with family and friends. This collaborative feature empowers everyone to experience the convenience of smart home automation.
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Device Management Made Easy: Say goodbye to clunky menus and hello to an intuitive interface! Samsung has revamped the device tab, streamlining how you manage and interact with your connected devices. This update ensures a smoother and more user-friendly experience, making it a breeze to control everything from your smart lights to your connected appliances.
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Enhanced Hub Control with Group Management Menus: For users with multiple hubs, managing them just got better. The update introduces support for hub group management menus, offering greater flexibility and control over your entire SmartThings ecosystem. This allows a more organized and efficient way to handle your connected world.
Beyond the Highlights:
The SmartThings 1.8.17.22 update delivers more than just these headline features. The update also includes bug fixes and performance improvements, ensuring your smart home runs as smoothly as possible. The update is readily available on the Galaxy Store with a download size of approximately 110MB. To install it, navigate to the Galaxy Store app, tap the “Menu” option, and then select “Updates.” Alternatively, you can check for the update directly through your SmartThings app based on your specific One UI build version.
This update signifies Samsung’s continued commitment to evolving SmartThings into a robust and user-friendly platform for your smart home needs. With these improvements, managing your connected devices, collaborating with your family, and controlling your smart home environment becomes a more intuitive and enjoyable experience.
