6 Tips to Make Your Home Speak You with SmartThings

Imagine a space that perfectly reflects your personality, values and style — all effortlessly powered by Samsung’s ultimate home connectivity platform.

Designed to elevate the at-home experience, SmartThings¹ is leading the way with over 350 million users embracing its flexibility. To further enhance your everyday, Samsung is introducing all-new ways to turn your now home into your dream home. Experience the magic of smarter living wherever you are with the new SmartThings Interactive Hub on Samsung.com. And in Brentwood, Tennessee, Samsung partnered with Ashley to launch The Connected Home Experience Powered by Samsung SmartThings, transforming how you shop for smart devices. Whether you’re turning your living room into a party hub, creating a productivity-boosting workspace or powering your wellness routine, envisioning a connected lifestyle has never been easier.

Once you explore our Interactive Home experience, take a deeper dive into these fan-favorite features to make your home speak you!

Tip #1: Home Monitoring Made Easy

Did you know 97% of pet owners² consider their pets part of the family? To keep an eye on your furry friend while you’re away, SmartThings has you covered with Pet Care in Home Alone Mode. Simply open the SmartThings app, pair your Samsung devices and download Pet Care. You can easily set the AC to turn on, play music or videos on your connected TV, and check in on your pet using the JetBot AI.

For added peace of mind, use the Galaxy SmartTag2 to keep track of your favorite belongings and bring one-click control to your smart home. To get started, open the SmartThings app, tap your SmartTag2 on the dashboard, and select an automation to trigger. Hit the plus icon to add an action, choose the device you want to control, set its function, and tap ‘save.’ Just like that, your SmartTag2 is ready to power your smart home with a single click.

Tip #2: Elevate Your Home Entertainment with SmartThings

With the holiday season right around the corner, set up a SmartThings routine to make hosting your dinner party a breeze. Use your Galaxy S24 to automate tasks with compatible devices, like lowering the blinds, changing the light colors, and turning on the TV and soundbar. Simply open the SmartThings app, tap Favorites, hit the plus sign (+), and select Create routine. Now you’re all set to create a fun, seamless hosting experience with just a few taps. Follow these instructions for more.

With Multi View, you can keep your guests entertained by watching TV while mirroring your phone at the same time. Watch your favorite show or game on the main screen while mirroring your phone on the smaller one, all at the same time. To get started, press the Home button on your remote, select Multi View, and explore the available options to customize your screen experience. Watch how to set up and use Multiview.

Tip #3: Make Eco-Conscious Laundry a Breeze

With 73% of millennials³ actively trying to minimize their environmental impact, but 55% finding it challenging,⁴ SmartThings is here to make sustainable choices simpler.

Use Smart Control on the SmartThings app to check your compatible Samsung dryer’s progress while you’re at the office or out running errands. Receive notifications, download new cycles, and ensure your clothes come out perfect every time—right from your phone or tablet. Explore SmartThings compatible dryers.

Looking to save energy? AI Energy Mode in your SmartThings app helps you monitor the power consumption of your Samsung washer and dryer, making it easier to reach your sustainability goals. The feature uses AI algorithms to detect inefficiencies and uses this data to notify you when energy use exceeds your set goals and even sends tips on how to reduce consumption. Click here to learn more about AI Energy Mode on your Samsung washer and dryer, refrigerator and more!

Tip #4: Maximize Your Wellness Journey

Jump start your wellness efforts using Samsung Health on Samsung Smart TVs and Smart Monitors. This immersive platform offers a wealth of health and wellness content — all from the comfort of your home. Set up to two routines and let Screen Break Reminders prompt you to engage with fitness or mindfulness content when it’s time. Connect your Samsung wearable and mobile app to see your stats flow into one centralized place.

After your workout, use the AI algorithm for sleep analysis⁵ on the Galaxy Watch7 and Watch Ultra, paired with your Galaxy smartphone, to optimize your sleep. Simply wear your watch to bed, and it will monitor your sleep patterns, blood oxygen levels and skin temperature.⁶ It can even detect sleep-related breathing disorders, like moderate to severe sleep apnea,⁷ helping you stay informed about your sleep health. And for deeper insights, pair your smartwatch with the Galaxy Ring.

Tip #5: Take Your Cooking Game to the Next Level

Cooking and baking top the list⁸ when it comes to most popular hobbies in the U.S., and 3D maps in Samsung’s SmartThings app is here to help you say goodbye to chaos in the kitchen. Visualize your layout, locate ingredients easily and simplify meal prep — all while keeping everything organized and efficient. Once set up, navigate through rooms and areas, and control devices directly from the map interface. Adjust lighting, temperature, and settings effortlessly.

Keep track of what’s in your smart fridge with View Inside on your Family Hub refrigerator. Peek into your fridge from anywhere, ensuring you never forget an ingredient for dinner. It also tracks expiration dates and helps manage your food with the Bixby voice assistant. Plus, explore Samsung Food to connect your culinary journey from recipe inspiration to meal creation.

Tip #6: Boost Your Work-from-Home Productivity

If you’re looking to boost your home office productivity, take advantage of Note Assist⁹ with Galaxy AI¹⁰ on your compatible Galaxy phone or tablet. Stay focused with automatic formatting, summarizing, and spell-checking in the Samsung Notes app. If you’re bilingual or working abroad, easily translate notes and create customized covers for better organization. You can even convert voice memos into transcripts. And on the Galaxy Z Fold6, turn your phone sideways to access landscape mode for a convenient side-by-side experience.

For working on the go, transform your Galaxy phone into a wireless webcam to stay connected while you’re away from your Galaxy tablet or Galaxy Book. Use the Camera sharing feature¹¹ on select Galaxy devices to enjoy seamless multitasking while you participate in calls.

Visit Samsung.com to start immersing yourself in the world of connected living and click here to download the SmartThings app.

¹ SmartThings app available on Android and iOS devices. Wi-Fi connection and Samsung account required.

² Source: Pew Research Center, The American Trends Panel Survey, 2023

³ Source: Deloitte Global’s 2023 Gen Z and Millennial Survey

⁴ Source: Deloitte Global’s 2023 Gen Z and Millennial Survey

⁵ Must wear device for 7 nights during a 30-night period. Requires compatible smartphone and Samsung Health app.

⁶ Availability of the features may vary by market. Galaxy Watch is intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, or treatment of any medical condition or disease.

⁷ The Sleep Apnea Feature is an over-the-counter (OTC) software-only, mobile medical application operating on a compatible Samsung Galaxy Watch and Phone. This feature is intended to detect signs of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in the form of significant breathing disruptions in adult users 22 years and older, over a two-night monitoring period. It is intended for on demand use. This feature is not intended for users who have previously been diagnosed with sleep apnea. Users should not use this feature to replace traditional methods of diagnosis and treatment by a qualified clinician. The data provided by this device is also not intended to assist clinicians in diagnosing sleep disorders.

⁸ Source: Statista, Most Popular Hobbies & Activities in the U.S., June 2024

⁹ For text in Samsung Notes only (200 – 4,000 characters); requires Samsung account login and internet connection.

¹⁰ Galaxy AI features by Samsung will be provided for free until the end of 2025 on supported Samsung Galaxy devices.

¹¹ Users must link their phone to compatible Galaxy Book through ‘Link to Windows’ on mobile and the Microsoft Phone Link App on PC and follow the set-up prompts. Galaxy smartphone must be OneUI 1.0 or above. Requires the same MS account, Wi-Fi network connection to be used both on PC and Phone. Availability may vary by device.