Samsung Just Gave SmartThings an AI Brain: Here’s Everything That’s New
Samsung’s SmartThings platform just got a glow-up and it’s not just a cosmetic one. We’re talking full-on AI smarts, smarter routines, and better support across Android and iOS. Whether you’re a smart home geek or just tired of yelling “Hey Google” with no response, this upgrade is worth checking out.
Let’s start with the headline act: AI-powered Routine Creation. Samsung has added a new Routine Creation Assistant that lets you build automations using plain old English. Just type in something like “Turn off all the lights when I leave the house”, and boom, SmartThings sets it up. No more diving into a jungle of menus or syncing each bulb manually. It’s powered by large language model tech (yep, like what powers this AI right here), so it actually understands what you’re asking. Kind of like having a smart home butler without the tux.
Sure, Amazon Alexa did something similar a while back, but this is Samsung’s take and it plays nicely with the rest of your Galaxy life.
Next up: smart scheduling.
With the new Delay Actions feature, you can set complex routines that unfold step-by-step. Want your coffee machine to start brewing five minutes after your alarm goes off, followed by your “get ready” playlist? Done. Basically, it’s like programming your morning to perfection without lifting more than a finger.
Cross-platform upgrades are also here. SmartThings now works better than ever on both Android and iOS, and there’s a brand-new SmartThings widget for Apple Watch. That means you can dim the lights, run routines, or spy on your doorbell cam, right from your wrist. Very James Bond.
And setup? Calm onboarding now does the heavy lifting.
Buy a new Samsung gadget and SmartThings will auto-detect, register, and connect it with minimal effort. This smoother setup now works in 58 countries, and yes, it includes Galaxy devices too.
Samsung’s turning SmartThings into an actually smart home platform. AI routines, smarter scheduling, better Apple integration, and setup that doesn’t make you want to throw your phone out the window.
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