Samsung's SmartThings Get More Siri
Samsung's home control iOS app can now cooperate better with Apple's Siri. However, this requires workarounds.
Smartthings, here with Samsung phone.
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For a long time now, Samsung's Smart Home system SmartThings can also be controlled with its iPhone app. According to the South Korean manufacturer, it should now adapt better to the Apple ecosystem. The aim is to offer a better SmartThings experience, especially for “mixed households” – those with Android and iOS devices.
Using Apple Functionality
To achieve this, the so-called SmartThings routines, which are reminiscent of Apple's automations in HomeKit, can also be triggered via Apple's voice assistant Siri. Samsung uses a well-known technique for this, the so-called Siri Shortcuts. This allows voice commands to be assigned to app workflows. Samsung uses this to make smart home workflows accessible via Siri. Why this has only now been made possible is unclear.
The manufacturer mentions, for example, a “Good Morning” routine that adjusts the light, raises the blinds, and starts the coffee machine; an “I'm leaving the house” routine that closes all doors, turns off the lights, and starts the alarm system; or a “Good Night” routine that switches off everything that needs to be switched off. Further new features include improvements related to the Apple Watch, which is now said to be “fully compatible” with SmartThings. You can view a full device list and control all devices, as well as run routines, from the smartwatch. Creating device groups is also useful for keeping track of things.
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iPhone Live Activities from the Refrigerator
Further new features include improvements to the iPhone Live Activity for SmartThings (from iOS 16). This can display five of the last used devices at once. The new functions are offered together with version 1.7.39, released on November 4th. Samsung is integrating its SmartThings compatibility into more and more devices. For example, refrigerators, washing machines, and televisions from the group can also be integrated.
SmartThings is now also compatible with Matter. According to Samsung, there are “over 380 million SmartThings users” worldwide. The group has also set up its certification with “Works with SmartThings,” which is reminiscent of Apple's Made for HomeKit.
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