SmartThings routines

With Samsung SmartThings, you can connect smart devices in your home and control them from one central platform. By linking different devices, you create a smart ecosystem in which devices automatically work together. This makes it easier to manage your smart home and understand how to use Samsung SmartThings in everyday life.

Within Samsung SmartThings, you can not only control devices manually, but also create automations. These automations are called SmartThings routines. With these routines, you decide when certain actions take place, allowing your smart home to work automatically in the background.

What are SmartThings routines?

SmartThings routines are automations within Samsung SmartThings that automatically perform actions based on set conditions, such as a specific time, a device event, a location-based trigger, or a manual start.

A Samsung SmartThings routine works according to a simple principle: when a condition is met, SmartThings automatically carries out one or more actions. This makes SmartThings routines suitable for both simple automations and more advanced scenarios in the home.

Example

Morning routine
When you wake up or at a scheduled time, SmartThings can:

turn on smart lighting
open smart window coverings
turn on a connected coffee machine

When you leave home
When you leave the house, SmartThings can:

lower the thermostat
start the robot vacuum cleaner
turn off lighting and other devices

What works with Samsung SmartThings?

Samsung SmartThings supports a wide range of smart devices. These include not only smart home products, but also many household appliances.

Examples of devices that work with Samsung SmartThings:

Samsung washing machines and dryers
Samsung refrigerators
robot vacuum cleaners
televisions
smart lighting
smart plugs
smart window coverings

By combining these devices in Samsung SmartThings routines, you can automate everyday processes and better coordinate devices with each other.

What works with Samsung SmartThings and SmartThings routines

How to use Samsung SmartThings routines

Creating SmartThings routines is done through the Samsung SmartThings app. Before you start, make sure your smart devices are added to your SmartThings environment.

Open the Samsung SmartThings app and tap the plus icon (+). Choose Create routine.
Tap the plus icon (+) again to add a new routine.
Add a trigger and an action, then save the routine.

Set up SmartThings routines in the Samsung SmartThings app

Frequently asked questions about SmartThings routines

What are SmartThings routines?

SmartThings routines are automations within Samsung SmartThings that automatically perform actions when specific conditions are met, such as time, location, or device activity.

What is the difference between SmartThings scenes and routines?

Scenes control how devices behave based on the current mode of your home, such as Home, Away, or Night. You can think of scenes as behavior filters. SmartThings routines run automatically based on triggers like time, location, or device activity.

Do SmartThings routines work with Alexa?

Yes, SmartThings routines can work together with Alexa. Depending on your connected devices and settings, you can control SmartThings devices using Alexa voice commands.

What should I do if Samsung SmartThings is not working?

If Samsung SmartThings is not working as expected, check whether your devices are connected, the SmartThings app is up to date, and your internet connection is stable.

Can I edit or delete SmartThings routines?

Yes, you can edit or delete SmartThings routines at any time using the Samsung SmartThings app. Open the routine, tap Edit to change triggers or actions, or turn the routine off to disable it. To permanently delete a routine, press and hold it and select Delete.

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