How can I connect my Air Purifier to SmartThings?

Last Update date : Jul 13. 2022

Make life more comfortable with the Samsung SmartThings app. Connect your Samsung air purifier to SmartThings and manage everything with a simple touch. Control how clean and fresh the air is before you’ve even reached home. You can check the quality of the air at home and change the fan speed through the SmartThings app without the remote control.

Requirements for connection

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Check your device operating system

The SmartThings app is available on Android/iOS. Before connecting your smartphone to your air purifier, ensure that the following requirements have been met first. 

 

Android

iOS (iPhone)

OS

Android 6.0 or more

iOS 10.0 or more

Device Type

Smartphone, Tablet

iPhone 6 or more, iPad

RAM 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

RAM 2 GB or more

Bluetooth profile 4.0 or higher

Terminal capable of Wi-Fi mirroring

RAM 2 GB or more

Bluetooth profile 4.0 or higher

Terminal capable of Wi-Fi mirroring

Connect your smartphone to the Wi-Fi network

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

Installing the SmartThings app

  • Download and install the SmartThings app from the App store (Google Play Store, Apple App Store, or Samsung Galaxy Apps).
  • To find the app, search for the keyword "SmartThings".
Set up your Samsung account
  • You must sign into 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 setting app of your smartphone. Then, it will automatically sign into your Samsung account.

Note:        

  • All functions are available under a Wi-Fi connection. Therefore, to use the SmartThings app and functions, connect the mobile to a Wi-Fi router before changing settings.
  • Ensure both appliance and smartphone are connected to the same router.
  • Router name (SSID) is set in English, symbols, and numbers (special characters are not supported).
  • A 2.4 GHz connection is necessary when connecting a Jet Bot to the Wi-Fi network.
  • At least 3 Wi-Fi network antennas should be receiving.

Start Connection

Here is the step-by-step guide to connecting your air purifier to the SmartThings app. Follow the steps based on your respective smartphone operating system.

Make sure your air purifier and Wi-Fi router are connected to the power before starting. Then, connect your smartphone to a Wi-Fi network, and open the SmartThings app.

go add device and tap air purifier go add device and tap air purifier

Step 1. Open the SmartThings and tap the + icon. Select Add device and select Air purifier.

Tap samsung icon Tap samsung icon

Step 2. Select Samsung.

tap air purifier tap air purifier

Step 3. Select Air purifier.

tap start tap start

Step 4. Tap Start.

Next steps depending on the smartphone operating system

There are different sets of steps for Android and iOS users. Please follow the respective steps below depending on your operating system.

press and hold the Square button until ap appears press and hold the Square button until ap appears

Step 5. Turn on the air purifier and press and hold the Square button for more than 5 seconds until AP appears. Then your smartphone will be connecting to the air purifier.

press and release the POWER button press and release the POWER button

Step 6. And then, press and release the POWER button on your air purifier. (Do not press and hold the button.)

select wi fi select wi fi

Step 7. Select the Wi-Fi network on your air purifier will use.

set the name of air purifier set the name of air purifier

Step 8. After connecting the Wi-Fi network, your air purifier is being registered to your Samsung account. Then set the name of air purifier and tap Done. The registration is Complete.

tap start tap start

Step 5. Tap Start.

press and hold the Square button press and hold the Square button

Step 6. Turn on the air purifier and press and hold the Square button for more than 5 seconds until AP appears.

verification pop up check verification pop up check

Step 7. There are two-step verification pop-ups will be shown. Tap the OK for continue.

move to settings move to settings

Step 8. Check the screen and move to Settings app to connect to the Wi-Fi.

select wi fi select wi fi

Step 9. Select Wi-Fi

Enter the password Enter the password

Step 10. Enter the password 1111122222 (five 1s and five 2s).

connected to the wi fi connected to the wi fi

Step 11. Once the device is connected to the Wi-Fi network, run the SmartThings app again.

Press and release the power button Press and release the power button

Step 12. Press and release the POWER button on your air purifier. (Do not press and hold the button.)

enter your Wifi information enter your Wifi information

Step 13. Enter your Wi-Fi information to connect the device to a Wi-Fi network.

connect to wi fi connect to wi fi

Step 14. The Wi-Fi information will be sent to the air purifier.

registered with samsung account registered with samsung account

Step 15. After connecting the Wi-Fi network, your air purifier is being registered with your Samsung account.

registration is complete registration is complete

Step 16. Set the name of the air purifier and tap Done. The registration is Complete.

Note: 

  • Available technologies and functions may vary depending on the country, service provider, network environment, or product.
  • Before you try out the app connection, be sure to check if your device's software and related apps are updated to the latest version.
  • Mobile screen images on this content may vary depending on the device model you have.

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