Topic: smartthings platform
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SmartThings by Samsung: The Quiet Backbone of Connected Living
Samsung’s SmartThings isn’t just another smart home app, it’s the connective tissue behind thousands of devices. With support for Matter, local automation, and cross-brand compatibility, SmartThings offers a practical, scalable way to make your home truly intelligent.
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Samsung SmartThings Hub Drops Z-Wave Support
Aeotec and Samsung have introduced the Smart Home Hub 2, which excludes Z-Wave support for the first time, marking a shift away from this previously integral protocol. The new hub offers enhanced performance, supports Bluetooth Low Energy, Zigbee, Thread, and Matter, and emphasizes local processi...
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Unlock Your Home with Your Samsung Phone
Samsung has launched a Digital Home Key in its Wallet app, using the new Aliro standard to enable tap-to-unlock and hands-free access via NFC and UWB technology. The feature is rolling out now, with full UWB support coming in April, but requires specific compatible smart locks and newer Galaxy ph...
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I Ditched the Cloud for a Better Smart Home
Moving from cloud-dependent smart home systems to locally controlled alternatives significantly enhances reliability, speed, and household harmony. Relying on basic voice assistants for complex smart homes leads to unresponsive devices and failed automations due to their design for simpler tasks....
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