What Is Samsung SmartThings?
Samsung SmartThings is Samsung’s smart home platform. It’s a smartphone app (iOS and Android) that connects compatible Samsung appliances, smart TVs, and third-party smart home devices to a single hub. For Samsung appliance owners, it provides remote control, monitoring and automation capabilities. Here’s a complete guide to what it does and whether it’s worth setting up.
Which Samsung Appliances Are Compatible?
SmartThings connectivity is built into Samsung’s mid-to-premium appliances from the past few years, including:
- Washing machines and dryers (most Series 5 and above)
- Refrigerators (French door and InstaView models)
- Dishwashers (select Series 6 models)
- Air conditioners and heat pumps
- Robot vacuums (Jet Bot range)
- Ovens (selected built-in models)
Look for the SmartThings logo on the product listing to confirm Wi-Fi connectivity.
What Can You Do With SmartThings?
Remote Start and Control
Start a wash cycle, change a programme, adjust your fridge temperature or preheat the oven remotely. This is the most-used feature and works reliably once set up.
Energy Monitoring
SmartThings tracks the energy consumption of connected appliances and shows usage history in the app. The ‘Energy’ tab gives a breakdown by device, helping you identify which appliances are driving electricity costs.
AI Energy Mode
On supported Samsung washing machines and dryers, AI Energy Mode reduces energy consumption by analysing usage patterns and optimising cycle settings. The app can suggest lower-energy alternatives for your specific wash habits.
Push Notifications
Receive alerts when the wash finishes, when the fridge door is left open, or when a cycle requires attention. For households where the laundry is on a different level to the living area, end-of-cycle notifications are genuinely useful.
Voice Control
SmartThings integrates with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Bixby (Samsung’s own voice assistant). Voice commands to start appliances, check status or adjust settings work on supported models.
Routines and Automation
SmartThings allows basic automation: set the washing machine to start at a certain time, turn on the air conditioner when you leave the office based on location, or link appliances to other smart home devices.
How to Set Up SmartThings
- Download the SmartThings app from the App Store or Google Play
- Sign in with your Samsung account (or create one)
- Select “Add Device” and choose your appliance category
- Put the appliance into Wi-Fi pairing mode (refer to your model’s manual)
- Connect to your home Wi-Fi network (2.4GHz or 5GHz)
- Name the appliance and confirm it shows as connected
Is SmartThings Worth Using?
Yes, for households who use their appliances frequently and benefit from remote visibility. The app is well-maintained and regularly updated. The energy monitoring feature alone is worth setting up for cost-conscious households. If you don’t care about smart features, Samsung appliances work perfectly without SmartThings — connectivity is a bonus feature, not a requirement.
Shop Samsung Appliances at Oceania Appliances
We carry a wide range of SmartThings-compatible Samsung appliances at our Wetherill Park showroom. Free delivery across Sydney. Visit 2/14 Centre Place, Wetherill Park, call or WhatsApp 0422 489 492, or email support@oceaniaappliances.com.au. Open 7 days, 10am–8pm.