Life Hacks

5 tips for becoming a
super host

Your home can help you make fall entertaining a success.

Whether it’s backyard fun or an upscale dinner, entertaining can feel overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be that way if your smart home can lend a hand. We're kicking off fall with essential entertainment tips for making everyone feel welcome using smart home technology to prepare an unforgettable experience.

Dinner made easy
Use the Smart Recipes app on Family Hub™ to find meal ideas based on what’s already in your fridge.
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Get guest-ready with a tap

Party planning doesn’t have to be daunting. With SmartThings-connected appliances, you can use simple routines to help you multitask. Family Hub™ lets you control your compatible smart devices, stream music and keep a grocery list from your fridge.1 Pair it with your Galaxy Z Fold3 5G2 and take control even if you’re not at home. With a few taps, you can free yourself up to focus on what matters the most.

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Set the mood

Give your home that party glow with SmartThings app-compatible lights. With smart bulbs and a tap on your Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, you can create the right ambiance for any occasion, whether festive or intimate. Need music? Let Bixby be your DJ. With just a voice command, Bixby will play all of your favorite songs from the music apps you love.

Host a watch party
With Multi View, you can watch a game and video chat with remote friends on your TV screen.
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Take it outside

Expand your entertaining options by turning your backyard into an outdoor home theater. Enjoy the fall weather while you watch the big game or your favorite spooky season movies with friends. The Terrace QLED 4K Smart TV is made to be enjoyed outoors, featuring a Wide Viewing Angle with Anti-Glare screen so everyone can catch the action, no matter where they sit.3

During football season, invite your whole fantasy league to watch the game together — virtually. Multi View lets you share your Samsung Galaxy phone to your TV so you can view the game while video chatting with friends at the same time.

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Raise your game

The fun doesn’t have to end when dinner’s over. Ask Bixby for game night ideas to keep the party going. Or load up a karaoke app on your Smart TV, plug a compatible microphone into the MX-T50 Sound Tower and belt out your favorite tunes all night long.

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Don’t stress about the mess

Everyone loves a party, but no one loves to clean up when it’s over. Smart appliances like the Jet Bot AI+ Robot Vacuum practically let you clean while you sleep. Just use the SmartThings app on your mobile device to set up a cleaning routine and the Jet Bot does the rest.

  • 1Requires a Wi-Fi connection, a Samsung Account and streaming music service subscription.
  • 2Requires optimal 5G network connection, available in select markets. Check with your carrier for availability and details. Download and streaming speeds may vary based on content provider, server connection and other factors.
  • 3The Terrace is designed for placement and use in outdoor shaded environments. The TV can be partially exposed to ambient or non-direct sunlight, but direct sunlight should be avoided.

It’s your turn to host

This fall, make your home the place to be.

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