Questions tagged [samsung-smartthings]

For questions related to Samsung SmartThings, such as how to add devices or use the app. Also included are interoperability questions with other systems or devices.

Use this tag for questions that are about Samsung SmartThings, such as how to add devices or use the app. Also included are interoperability questions with other systems or devices.

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  • Is the question about Samsung SmartThings device?
  • Is the question about something specific to those devices, not just some standard they use?
  • Does the question describe clearly what the issue is?

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Repurpose ADT sensors

My wife and I just purchased a new house and the ADT Security sensors were still installed, but no keypad panel. After speaking with a Rep on pricing and logistics, we decided not to continue the service. I asked about the existing hardware and the…
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Adding Devices to Samsung SmartThings

I've got the Samsung SmartThings system installed in my house, but I've encountered a few situations where a new device (e.g. an in-wall outlet) couldn't be found through the SmartThings App on my Android phone. A temporary fix for me was to move…
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How can I use Alexa to turn on/off multiple lights at the same time with SmartThings hub?

I have various lights/switches/dimmers on a SmartThings hub. I can control them individually, but would like to say something like "Alexa turn on everything" to turn on all lights, or maybe "turn on movie time" to dim the lights turn off the kitchen…
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Can I use Xiaomi ZigBee devices with SmartThings or other hubs?

At this moment I observed that the least expensive ZigBee devices are the ones sold by Xiaomi, but I don't want to use their own hub because I am pretty sure that Chinese language will be all over the place. Instead I am considering buying devices…
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How to connect Google Home to Harmony hub through SmartThings

I've just got the Google Home, and SmartThings hub. My TV is already controlled with Logitech Harmony Hub (Smart Home Hub). How do I set it up so that saying "Ok Google, Watch TV" would trigger the harmony activity to watch TV? Harmony Smart…
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With a SmartThings system, what is the result of marking an alert as a false alarm?

We have a few SmartThings motion detectors and door sensors hooked up in our house. We don't have them connected to an alarm company or any sort of automatic emergency line but we do get notified when we have the house in away mode and one of the…
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Hacking the Amazon Dash button as SmartThings Arrival sensor (Mobile Phone)

I recently acquired the SmartThings Hub and trying to see if I can add some low cost IoT devices to my home. I suspect that the way SmartThings knows that I am home is by scanning for my phone's WiFi MAC address. If I turn off my phone's "scan…
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Just got a Google Home - What smart hub(s) do I need?

I just got a Google Home, and I'm looking into setting up a smart home that I can control with voice commands via compatible services. But I have a few questions before I sink a bunch of money into bad ideas or things I don't need. The main thing…
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SmartThings Hub and Nest Thermostat

Is it currently possible to link a Nest thermostat with the Samsung SmartThings Hub? The Nest is not available in the list of thermostats to add, within the SmartThings App. However, is there at least a SmartApp that allow a bit more automation? If…
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Possible to assign a default "light" to a given Echo device?

My setup: I have an Echo Dot in my master bedroom which is connected to my SmartThings hub. I have a GE In-Wall Smart Dimmer switch controlling the overhead lights (Z-Wave) and a Sengled Element Classic (ZigBee) bulb in my walk-in closet. I…
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Reducing the number of Hubs in a DIY Smart Home Automation project?

I'm doing some very basic automation - lights, cameras, motion sensors. My key requirement is to be able to turn certain lights on or off based on motion and time of day, with the ability to add more complex logic later via custom programming. I…
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Set Arlo Mode with SmartThings

If it's possible, how can I set the "Mode" for an Arlo device using a SmartThings Routine? Ideally, I would simply set the camera modes when SmartThings goes into various security modes. I've found that I don't really like the Arlo security modes…
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Can I backup/export settings from SmartThings?

I was wondering if SmartThings supports backing up the settings (or perhaps exporting it in a machine-readable format such as JSON or XML), so that if worst comes to worst, I won't lose my settings and configuration. I read this thread which…
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Lutron switch - turn off lights when nobody is in the room?

I have a room where the lights are controlled by a Lutron Caseta switch connected to a Lutron SmartBridge and Amazon Alexa. UPDATE: I don't require the use of Alexa in the solution, I'm just saying I have it, in case it helps. What is the simplest…
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Google Assistant Timer + Action with One Command

I'm trying to figure out a clever way to set a Google Home timer and perform another action in one command. I currently have a shortcut called "tea time" which sets a timer for my tea. I would really like to have it also trigger an IFTTT (or…
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