Add and manage devices and appliances in SmartThings

The SmartThings app displaying compatible smart devices

With the ever-growing number of smart devices and appliances in your home, you need a way to keep up with them all. What if we told you there’s an app for controlling your smart devices and it comes preinstalled on Samsung Galaxy phones? That's right, the SmartThings app can add and manage all your smart devices in one place.

Note: If you are adding Z-Wave devices that have been connected previously, make sure they have been removed or excluded before adding them to the new hub.

Add devices to SmartThings

On a Galaxy phone

When you are ready to take control of all your smart devices, just use the following guidelines. But first, you should double check if your devices are compatible.

Navigate to and open the SmartThings app on your phone.

Note: A Samsung Account is required. Samsung devices that already have a Samsung Account stored on them will use that account automatically. Otherwise, you can log into or create a Samsung Account by following the on-screen instructions in the app.
Tap the Devices tab, and then tap Add (the plus sign).
If the device uses Bluetooth, tap Scan nearby at the bottom of the screen. Or, tap Scan QR code to scan a device's QR code.
If your device isn't detected, you can add it manually. If it's a Samsung product, tap Add next to Samsung devices to select the type of device. If not, tap Add next to Partner devices (which includes SmartThings, ADT, and so on). You can also search for your device.
From there, follow the instructions to connect your device to SmartThings.
When connecting a Samsung smart appliance, you may be required to press a button on the appliance to turn on its smart features and complete the connection. It's similar to agreeing to the terms to use the smart features.

On your iPhone

Your devices can be added using your iPhone as well. But first, you should double check if your devices are compatible.

Navigate to and open the SmartThings app.

Note: A Samsung Account is required. You can log into or create a Samsung Account in the app.
Tap the Devices tab, then tap Add (the plus sign), and then tap Add device.
If the device uses Bluetooth, you can tap Scan for nearby devices at the bottom to find it. Or, tap Scan QR code to scan a device's QR code.
If your device isn't detected, you can add it manually. If it's a Samsung product, tap Add next to Samsung devices to select the type of device. If not, tap Add next to Partner devices (which includes SmartThings, ADT, and so on). You can also search for your device.
Once you've selected your device, follow the instructions to complete the setup and connect your device.
When connecting a Samsung smart appliance, you may be required to press a button on the appliance to turn on its smart features and complete the connection. It's similar to agreeing to the terms to use the smart features.

Control devices in SmartThings

Use the Device panel

Edit a device's details

Remove devices from SmartThings

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