How to connect SmartThings to mobile phone using Bluetooth

Bluetooth devices are convenient and easier to use with SmartThings and compatible devices, such as headphones and speakers that can connect seamlessly with the SmartThings app on your phone.

For ease of use, paired devices remain connected to your phone even if you exit SmartThings.

Connecting Bluetooth devices to your phone in SmartThings.

With the SmartThings app, you can monitor and control your smart devices or appliances right from your phone. Whether you forgot to turn off the TV before you left the house this morning or want the lights to automatically turn on in the evening when you arrive from work, SmartThings has you covered. To get set up and start enjoying all the perks of a connected home follow these steps:

On your Galaxy phone

1 First, make sure the device you want to connect is discoverable.
2 Then, navigate to and open the SmartThings app on your phone.
3 Tap the Devices tab, tap Add (the plus sign), and then tap Add device.
4 Tap Scan, and any available devices should appear under Available devices.
5 Select your device and follow the on-screen instructions to finish pairing and setting up your Bluetooth device.
Scan nearby in the SmartThings app.

On your iPhone

1 Make sure your Bluetooth device is in pairing mode.
2 Then, navigate to and open the SmartThings app on your phone.
3 Tap the Devices tab, and then tap Add (the plus sign).
4 Tap Scan nearby, and any available devices will appear under Available devices.
5 Tap the device and then follow the on-screen instructions to finish pairing and setting up your Bluetooth device.
Scan nearby in the SmartThings app on an iPhone.

Connected Bluetooth devices can be found on the Device panel

On your Galaxy phone

Just swipe down from the top of the screen using two fingers to open the Quick settings panel, and then tap Device control. Tap your desired Bluetooth device to see its available settings or reconnect it if it's not currently paired. This panel is only available on phones running Android 10 or later.

Devices highlighted on the Quick settings panel.

On your iPhone

Navigate to and open Settings, and then tap Bluetooth. Devices that are currently paired or have been paired previously will appear on this page. If a device is not currently paired, make sure Bluetooth is enabled and then tap the desired device to connect to it. You can also tap the info icon to the right of the device for additional settings. 

Switch next to Bluetooth on an iPhone.

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