Control SmartThings with Siri Shortcuts
▼ Summary
– Samsung’s SmartThings update now supports Siri Shortcuts, enabling users to control smart home routines with Apple’s voice assistant.
– Siri Shortcuts is an iOS feature that allows automations to be run by asking Siri, either created by users or manufacturers.
– This integration simplifies controlling SmartThings devices using iPhones, HomePods, or other Apple devices for tasks like adjusting lights or starting coffee makers.
– The SmartThings app for Apple Watch now displays a full device list and supports sending commands and executing routines.
– On iOS, the SmartThings app includes Live Activities to view and control up to five recently used devices directly from the lock screen.
Samsung’s latest SmartThings update now integrates with Siri Shortcuts, creating new possibilities for controlling your smart home ecosystem through Apple’s voice assistant. This development bridges the gap between Samsung’s SmartThings platform and Apple’s ecosystem, allowing users to execute complex routines simply by speaking to Siri. Whether you own an iPhone, HomePod, or another Apple device, this compatibility means you can manage your connected home more seamlessly than ever before.
The Siri Shortcuts feature within iOS enables users to build custom automations that Siri can activate on command. These shortcuts can be personally crafted using Apple’s Shortcuts application or come pre-designed by manufacturers within their own apps. With this new integration, your SmartThings routines become voice-activated. Imagine waking up and simply telling Siri to start your “Good morning” routine; instantly, your lights brighten to a soft glow, the coffee maker begins brewing, and your motorized blinds rise to let in the morning sun.
Beyond Siri integration, Samsung has rolled out significant improvements to the SmartThings application specifically for Apple device users. Apple Watch owners can now access a complete inventory of their connected devices directly from their wrist, issuing commands and running routines without ever pulling out their phone. Meanwhile, the iOS version of the SmartThings app introduces Live Activities support for the lock screen. This handy feature lets you monitor and command up to five of your most frequently used smart devices directly from your iPhone’s locked screen, providing immediate control and status updates at a glance.
(Source: The Verge)
