The SmartThings Hub connects to all your smart devices, the SmartThings cloud, and the SmartThings app. But what if you're not quite sure which version of the SmartThings Hub you own? Let's find out which one you have, and all the great features it can offer your home.

At this time, SmartThings does not support having multiple hubs in one location. You won't be able to control the same devices using multiple hubs because devices can only be paired to one controller at a time. However, you can control multiple hubs from one account, provided each hub has its own location.

When you're relaxing on the sofa after a hectic day, the last thing you want to do is get back up, even if it means your dinner will burn! Luckily, you can use your range's built-in Wi-Fi with the Smart Control feature in the SmartThings app. It lets you monitor and control your gas or electric range using your phone. You can even adjust the cooking time and oven temperature remotely, without ever leaving the sofa.

Note: The available settings and features may vary based on the range model. These instructions only apply to Samsung ranges and not wall ovens or cooktop stoves.

Certain Samsung cooktops have a built-in Wi-Fi module that lets you sync the cooktop with the SmartThings app, where you can remotely monitor and control some of its functions. However, on the cooktop itself, this feature is called Smart Connect. Once you've enabled Smart Connect on the cooktop, you'll be able to connect it to your phone and the app.

Missing out on updates is never fun, especially when it comes to SmartThings. That's because updates can install new features, fix annoying bugs, or add more compatible smart devices. And not to mention, a recent update just gave SmartThings a brand new user interface.

Depending where you are in your home, the Wi-Fi strength can vary. For example, maybe when you're near the router it works fine, but as soon as you go upstairs, you have trouble staying connected. Well, if you create an open mesh network with SmartThings Wifi hubs, you'll nip that problem in the bud.

More and more smart devices are hitting the market, but how do you know which ones are good? Besides Wi-Fi hubs and smart hubs, Samsung also makes its own SmartThings devices that are reliable and easy to connect. Keep an eye on your home and keep your loved ones safe by adding Samsung brand SmartThings devices like a Motion Sensor, Water Leak Detector, and more. 

Everything you need for a seamless Wi-Fi experience can be found in the HomePass by Plume app. It lets you check on your wireless network, manage guest access, and set up advanced settings, like port forwarding and using a custom DNS. You can view the bands and channels your Wi-Fi operates on, check your ISP speeds, or even freeze the internet temporarily to enforce your children’s bedtimes. Consider this your map to the Plume app.

SmartThings Wifi lets you put your own touch on every aspect of your home's Wi-Fi network. You can rename the SmartThings Wifi hub, add a new password for each family member, and set up multiple passwords for your frequent house guests and friends.

The SmartThings Tracker uses GPS and cloud technology to monitor the whereabouts of your family, pets, or items. Check out the following frequently asked questions to see how you can get the most out of your Tracker, so you can keep everyone safe.

SmartThings will occasionally push firmware updates to hubs to improve their performance and keep things running smoothly. Fortunately, checking your hub's firmware version is easy to do. In fact, there are several ways you can check to make sure your hub is up to date.

The SmartThings Arrival Sensor lets you stay connected to people, pets, and even cars by notifying you when they arrive at or leave from a certain location. However, the day may come when you misplace your Arrival Sensor. Luckily, you can easily locate it using the SmartThings app on your phone.

If you're having any trouble with the initial setup on your SmartThings Hub, you may need to reset the Welcome Code. The SmartThings Hub v2 (2015) and the SmartThings Hub v1 (2013) are each given a unique 6-character Welcome Code that is required to activate them. However, keep in mind the SmartThings Hub v3 (2018) and SmartThings Wifi do not use Welcome Codes.

Warning: All device connections and configurations associated with the hub will be lost when you perform a factory reset. All devices connected to the hub must be reset or excluded before they can be reconnected.

With the SmartThings Cam, you'll have peace of mind because you’ll know exactly what's going on in your home at any hour of the day. But first, you'll need to add the Cam to the SmartThings app and mount it on a wall, so it can keep watch. You'll also need to decide on a cloud storage plan so the Cam can store all of the videos it takes.

Note: The SmartThings Cam footage can only be viewed on a mobile device.

Technology has come a long way since we were kids. Now that home appliances like your range can connect to the internet, they can receive firmware updates to fix and prevent issues without ever needing a visit from a service technician. Once connected, you'll get firmware updates automatically, but we'll show you how to check for one when needed.

With all the devices we own these days, it’s easy to accidentally misplace one or two. Luckily, SmartThings Find in the SmartThings app will help you locate your precious devices, like your phone, tablet, earbuds, and watch. SmartThings Find will scan for your devices and even show you a map with detailed information, including addresses and timestamps. You can also share device information with other Galaxy users so a friend can locate a device for you, or turn on the Offline finding feature. If you need additional tracking options, you can use the Samsung SmartTag as well.

Note: You must sign into your Samsung account to use SmartThings Find.

Samsung earbuds can be used to control SmartThings devices for those times when the phone is just a little inconvenient. Imagine you're working out and your phone is strapped to your arm or in a bag. Rather than drying your hands and digging out your phone, you could just talk to your buds! The earbuds, when paired and connected to a phone, can listen to your voice and control your phone's virtual assistant, including Bixby, Google, and Alexa. So when you need to save time, tell your earbuds!

The Samsung AirDresser can refresh, sanitize, and dry your clothing, but it can do even more when linked to SmartThings. Connect to the app to access your AirDresser’s full capabilities, including extra care cycles, energy statuses, and garment suggestions. Use these added functions to get the most out of every outfit in your closet.

We all forget to turn the lights off sometimes. But with the SmartThings app, you’ll be able to instantly control your lights wherever you are - whether you’re outside or lying in bed. All you need is a SmartThings Smart Bulb and a compatible phone. You can find compatible Galaxy phones on Samsung.com to get the most of our your smart bulb.

Note: The bulb does NOT require a SmartThings Wifi Hub or SmartThings Hub connection.

There's an even better way to use your SmartThings devices - with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. You'll be able to control SmartThings devices such as the Smart Plug around your smart home with nothing but your voice.

Note: For security reasons, Amazon Alexa will only support Routines with lighting, switch, and thermostat devices.

SmartThings is able to control everything from lightbulbs to thermostats, and now, with the help of a Samsung Air Purifier, it can even control the quality of your air. Once you connect a Purifier to SmartThings, you can control it remotely, monitor your air quality, and include it in your SmartThings routines and automations. Talk about a breath of fresh air!

Have you ever been working at your computer and needed to control a smart device? In the past, you’d have to grab your phone and open up the SmartThings app. Well, now Windows 10 and 11 PCs have their very own version of SmartThings! You’ll be able to turn your devices on or off, activate Scenes, edit Rooms, view SmartThings Find, and more without ever having to leave your computer desk. Check out our latest Galaxy Book PCs on our website.

SmartThings has tons of awesome features, including some you might not even know about - like adjusting the notification settings so you always know what's going on with your devices. Let us introduce you to all of them, in case you missed some.

Note: These instructions only cover settings for the SmartThings app itself. They do not apply to individual device settings or other third-party smart home apps.

If you’re wondering what to make for dinner, let SmartThings Cooking help you out. It’s available in the SmartThings app and has tons of unique recipes that will suit your dietary preferences, such as a vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free diet. It also includes easy-to-follow instructions so you can cook or bake whatever you’re in the mood for. Although you don't have to have any smart appliances to use the app, any SmartThings-connected refrigerators (such as Family Hub), ranges, or ovens will sync up with it for even easier food management.

Even if you aren’t home when the dryer is running, it doesn’t mean you can’t check up on your laundry. Make sure your clothes come out perfect each time by using the SmartThings app on your phone or tablet. You can view notifications and alerts about your dryer’s progress, download new cycles to use, and keep an eye on things with Smart Control. You can find SmartThings compatible dryers on our website.

Have you ever forgotten that you washed a load of laundry and had to re-wash it? Instead of wasting water, laundry products, time, and energy, let your washer tell you when the cycle is finished! Many Samsung washing machines have Wi-Fi connectivity so you can connect them to the SmartThings app on your phone and use the app to receive notifications (like if an error occurs) and manage your washer.

The SmartThings app can connect to just about any smart device - including Samsung Family Hub and smart refrigerators! No matter which smart fridge you have, connecting it to the SmartThings app has numerous benefits, such as letting you view the inside of the fridge, receiving notifications about your fridge's status, or getting updates to your fridge. Not only that, the SmartThings app can remotely control some of your fridge's functions. If your Family Hub fridge isn't acting as it should, you can perform a factory reset on it as well.

You can control your Smart TV or smart monitor the same way you control SmartThings devices. When you connect it to the SmartThings app, you'll be able to turn on the TV, change channels, adjust the volume, and much more right from your phone. You don't even need to be in the same room! The SmartThings app lets you control your TV remotely no matter where you are, as long as you have an internet connection. Compatible TVs, Phones, and monitors are available on our site.

Have you ever wanted to use your phone as a TV remote? With the SmartThings app, you can effortlessly control various aspects of your Samsung TV, from adjusting the volume to launching apps and switching between inputs. Before you begin trying to control your TV from your smart phone, make sure that the TV has been added to SmartThings as a device. A Samsung Account and internet connection are required.*

Using SmartThings on your Samsung TV can enhance your entertainment experience by allowing you to control and automate your TV and other smart devices in your home. With SmartThings, you can control your TV and switch between apps, but you can also turn on lights around the house, change the thermostat, and monitor security cameras all from the convenience of your TV screen. SmartThings on your TV can add convenience, simplicity, and efficiency to your daily life. You can find the latest Samsung Smart TVs and Smart Monitors on our website.

Note: SmartThings functionality is the same across all supported models and is available on most newer Samsung Smart TVs and Smart monitors. Not all smart devices and appliances are compatible with SmartThings. A Samsung Account and internet connection are required.*

When you have a lot of devices to look after, adding them to locations and rooms in the SmartThings app can make your life easier. You’ll be able to organize your devices and smart hubs based on where they are in your home. You can create multiple locations for your different hubs, and rooms are the best way to group devices in one area of your home to another, such as a Smart Bulb that will turn on the lights in your kitchen.

With the ever-growing number of smart devices and appliances in your home, you need a way to keep up with them all. What if we told you there’s an app for controlling your smart devices and it comes preinstalled on Samsung Galaxy phones? That's right, the SmartThings app can add and manage all your smart devices in one place.

Note: If you are adding Z-Wave devices that have been connected previously, make sure they have been removed or excluded before adding them to the new hub.

With the SmartThings app, you can monitor and control smart devices and appliances right from your Galaxy phone. Whether you forgot to turn off the TV or want the lights to automatically turn on first thing in the morning, SmartThings has you covered. Set up SmartThings and start enjoying all the perks of a connected home.

It's the alarm clock of the future: the lights go on, the curtains go up, and the coffee is ready automatically. Well, with SmartThings, this is no longer science fiction. In this app, you can make devices perform certain actions whenever predetermined conditions are met. For example, the TV can turn on at 6 p.m. every evening when you arrive home from work. Or, you can make the lights turn on when a motion sensor detects movement. Follow this guide to learn how to set up automations in the SmartThings app, so you can enjoy the good life.

Note: Available features for each device will vary depending on the manufacturer's policy, and devices that do not support the automation feature will not appear on the list of controlled devices.

If you want to keep an eye on things when you aren't home, it’s about time you got SmartThings Home Monitor. With this feature in the SmartThings app, you can monitor and control your home directly from your phone. If an alarm or detector goes off, you’ll know in an instant because you'll receive an alert.

Note: Before you can set up SmartThings Home Monitor, you'll need to add security devices, like sensors, to your SmartThings account. Otherwise, the option may not appear or may be grayed out.

Bluetooth devices are extremely convenient, and now they are even easier to use thanks to SmartThings. Devices that use Bluetooth, such as headphones or speakers, can connect seamlessly with the SmartThings app on your phone. Even if you leave SmartThings, your paired Bluetooth devices will still be connected to your phone.

The more, the merrier. To let your family or friends use your smart devices, you can invite them to be members of your SmartThings account. Just send out an invitation for a specific location in your account, and if they accept, they'll become official members. Now they can control and manage any of the connected devices in that location.

Note: Inviting members is only available for locations. You cannot add a member directly to a room, only to the main location.