Add and manage devices and appliances in SmartThings
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.
Add devices to SmartThings
On a Galaxy phone
When you are ready to take control of all your smart devices, just use the following guidelines. But first, you should double check if your devices are compatible.
Navigate to and open the SmartThings app on your phone.
Note: A Samsung Account is required. Samsung devices that already have a Samsung Account stored on them will use that account automatically. Otherwise, you can log into or create a Samsung Account by following the on-screen instructions in the app.
Tap the Devices tab, and then tap Add (the plus sign).
If the device uses Bluetooth, tap Scan nearby at the bottom of the screen. Or, tap Scan QR code to scan a device's QR code.
If your device isn't detected, you can add it manually. If it's a Samsung product, tap Add next to Samsung devices to select the type of device. If not, tap Add next to Partner devices (which includes SmartThings, ADT, and so on). You can also search for your device.
From there, follow the instructions to connect your device to SmartThings.
When connecting a Samsung smart appliance, you may be required to press a button on the appliance to turn on its smart features and complete the connection. It's similar to agreeing to the terms to use the smart features.
On your iPhone
Your devices can be added using your iPhone as well. But first, you should double check if your devices are compatible.
Navigate to and open the SmartThings app.
Note: A Samsung Account is required. You can log into or create a Samsung Account in the app.
Tap the Devices tab, then tap Add (the plus sign), and then tap Add device.
If the device uses Bluetooth, you can tap Scan for nearby devices at the bottom to find it. Or, tap Scan QR code to scan a device's QR code.
If your device isn't detected, you can add it manually. If it's a Samsung product, tap Add next to Samsung devices to select the type of device. If not, tap Add next to Partner devices (which includes SmartThings, ADT, and so on). You can also search for your device.
Once you've selected your device, follow the instructions to complete the setup and connect your device.
When connecting a Samsung smart appliance, you may be required to press a button on the appliance to turn on its smart features and complete the connection. It's similar to agreeing to the terms to use the smart features.
Control devices in SmartThings
Note: The available controls may vary depending on the device.
So, you've added a whole bunch of devices - now what? You can easily monitor and control them right from the app. You can also use your phone as a TV remote through SmartThings.
On your Galaxy phone
Navigate to and open the SmartThings app. Tap the Devices tab, and then tap the location drop-down menu at the top.
Select your desired location with the devices you’d like to manage, and then tap the drop-down menu with your location's name. Tap All devices. Here you can view, monitor, and control all your registered devices for the location you selected.
Note: To select a different location, tap the drop-down menu at the top again.
Select your desired device and use the available settings to perform your desired actions.
You may be prompted to tap Download so you can download the device’s controller.
On your iPhone
You can control your devices on your iPhone too, such as turning on a smart bulb or pausing a smart cam.
Navigate to and open the SmartThings app. Tap the Devices tab, and then tap the location drop-down menu at the top.
Select your desired location with the devices you’d like to manage. Then, tap the drop-down menu again, and tap All devices.
Tap your desired device to use the available settings.
Use the Device panel
Note: The Device panel is not available on all phones.
With the Device panel on your Galaxy phone, you can view and access your SmartThings devices and scenes without navigating to the SmartThings app. It's a great shortcut if you want to save some time.
On your phone, swipe down from the top of the screen using two fingers to open the Quick settings panel, and then tap Device control. Your scenes and SmartThings devices will be displayed. If it's your first time using the panel, you will be asked to choose the devices and scenes that will appear.
To access the device in SmartThings, tap the device's icon.
To activate a scene, tap the scene's icon.
To open the SmartThings app, tap Open app in the upper right corner.
Edit a device's details
Note: You cannot edit the details for Bluetooth devices.
If needed, you can change the name or location of a connected device. For example, maybe you have multiple smart bulbs added and want to give them different names so you can tell them apart. Or, maybe you moved a device to a new room in your house and want to change it in the app as well.
On your Galaxy phone
To edit a device's details, open the SmartThings app, and then tap the Devices tab.
Select your desired location, and then select the device you'd like to edit.
Tap More options (the three vertical dots), and then tap Edit device. You can adjust the following:
Location: Change the device's location.
Room: Choose which room the device is in.
Device name: Edit the name of the device.
When you are finished editing the device, tap Save.
On your iPhone
You can edit the details using your iPhone as well.
Navigate to and open the SmartThings app, and then tap the Devices tab.
Select your desired location, and then select the device you'd like to edit.
Tap More options (the three vertical dots), and then tap Edit to adjust the device’s details.
Remove devices from SmartThings
If you just got a new TV and want to remove the old one from SmartThings, it's easy to do so.
On your Galaxy phone
Navigate to and open the SmartThings app.
Tap the Devices tab, and then select your desired location. Select the device you want to remove.
Tap More options (the three vertical dots), and then tap Remove device.
Tap Remove.
On your iPhone
If you aren't using a device anymore, you can remove it from your iPhone as well.
Navigate to and open the SmartThings app, and then tap the Devices tab.
Select the location containing the device you’d like to remove.
Tap More options (the three vertical dots), and then tap Remove device.
Tap the Remove icon (the red circle) next to the device, and then tap Remove.
Removing home appliances with touch screens
When you're removing home appliance products with touchscreens from the SmartThings app (like Family Hub refrigerators or some ranges or ovens), keep in mind that they may remain logged into your Samsung account. This is because the appliance maintains your account information on the device itself. A factory reset will clear the information from these appliances.
You can read more in our article for managing your Samsung smart home when moving.
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