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SmartThings could get support for Wi-Fi routers via Matter 1.4

Samsung integrated the Matter smart home standard into SmartThings, its smart home ecosystem, a couple of years ago. Now, a new version of Matter (version 1.4) is here, and it brings support for several new types of devices, including Wi-Fi routers. Matter 1.4 will likely be integrated into SmartThings sometime next year. And it will […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
6 days ago

Samsung perfectly condensed its new way of being in under 1 minute

Many people might not realize this, but 2024 has been a very special year for Samsung, as the company slowly but surely pivoted to carving itself a new identity. You're not sure what that means? Check out this new one-minute video Samsung just published. Purposefully titled “Love is in the AIr,” Samsung's latest video encapsulates […]

By Mihai Matei
1 week ago

Samsung to unveil One UI 7.0 at SDC Korea next month?

Earlier this month, the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) 2024 was held in the US, but the company didn't unveil the design and features of One UI 7.0 at the event. Instead, it said it would open the One UI 7.0 Beta Program before the end of this year. Now, it appears that it could open […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
2 weeks ago

New SmartThings update brings Home Insights, Daily Routines, and more features

Samsung has released a major new update to its SmartThings app on Android devices. It brings some new features, including Home Insights, Daily Routines, expanded cards for devices, Quick Controls for more device categories, and automatic backup for SmartThings Hub. SmartThings app gets updated to bring Home Insights, Daily Routines, Quick Controls, and Hub backup […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
2 weeks ago

Samsung’s legendary phones facing bootloop issues after update

A few days ago, Samsung released an update to the SmartThings app that reportedly caused severe issues for some older Samsung smartphones. Multiple Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy S10 series users complained about their phones getting stuck in a boot loop. The company has now confirmed the cause. Samsung confirms SmartThings update caused bootloop issues […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
1 month ago

SmartThings to offer AI-powered suggestions via Home Insight

Samsung unveiled several new features for its platforms last night at the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) 2024. In addition to Bixby, One UI 7.0, and Tizen, the company showcased how it is planning to improve its smart home platform, SmartThings, with AI. One of those new features is SmartThings Home Insight. SmartThings Home Insight offers […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
1 month ago

An overview of what Samsung is announcing at its developer conference

We are in San Jose for the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC24), where the company offered an overview of its software-related plans for the future. Jong-Hee Han, Vice Chairman, CEO, and Head of the Samsung Device eXperience (DX) Division, talked about the company's strategy. An even greater focus on AI experiences Unsurprisingly, Samsung's current vision involves […]

By Mihai Matei
1 month ago

SmartThings Home Insight is a new tool to run an efficient home

Samsung’s SmartThings platform continues to go from strength to strength, boasting more than 350 million subscribers and over 350 Works with SmartThings partners who make connected devices that work with Samsung’s smart home platform. It wouldn’t be a Samsung Developers Conference without a new feature for SmartThings, and that’s precisely what Samsung has given us […]

By Adnan Farooqui
1 month ago

What to expect from Samsung Developer Conference 2024?

Samsung will hold the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) 2024 later today. During this developer-focused event, the South Korean firm will showcase all the new technologies that it has been working on and plans to release soon. So, what should you expect from SDC 2024? Let us find out. Possible SDC 2024 announcements During the SDC […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
1 month ago

Future Hyundai and Kia cars can be located using Samsung’s SmartThings

A few months ago, Samsung partnered with Hyundai and Kia to integrate SmartThings into the carmakers' automobiles. That partnership is now going one step ahead with the integration of SmartThings Find in Hyundai and Kia cars. More connected car features will soon be available on Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Locate lost or stolen Hyundai and […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
2 months ago

Samsung updates SmartThings app for iPhones with Dark Mode icon

Samsung may be using Android for its smartphones and tablets, but it also has several apps for iOS and iPadOS. One of its most popular apps is SmartThings, and it is used by several iPhone and iPad users. The company has updated the SmartThings app for iPhones and iPads to bring a new feature for […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
2 months ago

SmartThings welcomes IKEA smart home devices through Matter

Samsung had some fantastic news for smart home users earlier this week, as the company announced the integration of IKEA smart home devices with its SmartThings platform. This unification, made possible through the Matter Bridge, brings many benefits to SmartThings users with IKEA smart home setups. The goal of Matter is to simplify the IoT […]

By Mihai Matei
2 months ago

Samsung takes us through SmartThings’ 10-year journey

In 2014, Samsung acquired SmartThings, the company’s current smart home platform. Since then, the South Korean tech giant has been improving it consistently, which has made it one of the most popular smart home platforms in the market at the moment, having 350 million registered users globally and supporting products from 340+ brands, competing head-on […]

By Abid Iqbal Shaik
2 months ago

Smart home standard Matter is about to get even better

Matter, the platform that aims to simplify smart homes, hasn't been all that simple so far. You need Matter-certified smart home hubs and devices, and even then, the setup could be harder than you expect. Now, most of those issues could be solved with the release of Thread 1.4 (and Matter 1.4). Thread is a […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
2 months ago

Samsung is developing Sensor Shift OIS for smartphone cameras

Samsung raises the bar for smartphone cameras each year, and it appears its plan will stay the same in the coming years. The company appears to be working on a new camera stabilization system for smartphone cameras. Looking at one of the company's patent applications, it appears the company is working on Sensor Shift OIS […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
2 months ago

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