How to connect to SmartThings on my Samsung dryer?

Last Update date : 2024-09-05

SmartThings lets you control smart home devices from your phone, connecting both Samsung and other IoT devices.

Checking the requirements for connection

How to Connect SmartThings app on Dryer How to Connect SmartThings app on Dryer

Before connecting your smartphone with your dryer, ensure that the following requirements are met:

checking the requirements for connection

Android

iOS (iPhone)

OS

Android 6.0 or more

iOS 10.0 or more

Device Type

Smartphone, Tablet

iPhone 6 or more, iPad

Memory Size

2 GB or more

2 GB or more

Support resolution

1280*720(HD)

1920*1080(FHD)

2560*1440(WQHD)

1334*750

1920*1080

App preload criteria    

Memory 2 GB or more

Bluetooth profile 4.0 or higher

Terminal capable of Wi-Fi mirroring

Memory 2 GB or more

Bluetooth profile 4.0 or higher

Terminal capable of Wi-Fi mirroring

  • On your smartphone: Tap Settings → Connection → Wi-Fi → Select a router to connect to (enter the password when setting the security).
  • When connected properly, the selected router in the current network is confirmed as “connected”.

Note: 

  • Router name (SSID) is set in English, symbols, and numbers (special characters are not supported).
  • A 2.4 GHz connection must be available when connecting a dryer to the Wi-Fi network.
  • At least 3 Wi-Fi network receiving antennas should be displayed.
  • When connecting your home appliance to your smartphone with SmartThings, ensure that both devices are connected to the same router.
  • Download and install the SmartThings app from the markets (Google Play Store, Apple App Store, or Samsung Galaxy Apps).
  • To find the app, use the keyword "SmartThings.”.
  • You must sign in to a Samsung account before using the SmartThings app.
  • To set up a Samsung account, you can follow the directions provided by the SmartThings app.
  • Or, if you have a Samsung smartphone, you can add your Samsung account in the settings app of your smartphone. Then, it will automatically sign in to your Samsung account.

1. First, make sure your dryer and Wi-Fi router have been connected to the power.

2. Launch the SmartThings app. Tap the plus button and select [Add device] on the home view. 

tap-plus-and-select-add-device

3. Select [Dryer].

select dryer

4. Tap the [Start] button.

5. Select your preferred location and room for the dryer.

select your preferred location and room

6. Press and hold the [Smart Control] button until AP appears on the display.

For FlexDry, press the [Smart Control] button on the front-load dryer.

For the gas dryer, press the [Smart Monitor] button.

If your dryer has an LCD touch screen, go to [Settings] and press [Easy Connect].

go settings and press easy connect

Next steps for Android users

7. Enter the Wi-Fi information to connect the device to a Wi-Fi network.

connect wifi network

8. Please wait until the dryer is registered with your Samsung account.

9. The registration is complete. Set the name of the dryer. 

set the name of the dryer

Next steps for iOS (iPhone) users

6. Tap Next on the bottom screen. 

tap next

7. On your iPhone, open the Settings app and go to Wi-Fi to connect to the network name that starts with the dryer.

The password is 1111122222 (“1” 5 times and “2” 5 times). 

open the settings and go to wifi

8. Once the device is connected to the Wi-Fi network, run the SmartThings app again. Enter your Wi-Fi information to connect the device to a W-Fi network and tap Next. The Wi-Fi information is sent to the dryer.

connect wifi and tap next

9. Please wait until the dryer is registered with your Samsung account.

10. The registration is complete. Set the name of the dryer. 

setting the dryer name

Note: 

  • All functions and step descriptions related to the SmartThings app differ depending on the software version.
  • When using mobile data, costs may be incurred depending on the downloads and wireless communication between the devices.
  • Available technologies and functions may vary depending on the country, service provider, network environment, or product.
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