SmartThings
What is SmartThings?
SmartThings is a free lifestyle app for connecting, monitoring and controlling smart home devices from one place. It works with hundreds of smart home brands and can be used with voice assistants including Google Assistant. Features described include scenes, routines, shared access for other users, notifications, and SmartThings Energy and Cooking.
Pricing. SmartThings is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Controlling Samsung TVs and appliances alongside other brands
- Setting routines based on time, weather or device status
- Tracking energy use of home and compatible Samsung devices
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Why this app is in S tier
SmartThings scores 96 out of 100: rating 91, rating count 100, App Store search rank 95, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Quickly and easily connect and control your smart home devices through SmartThings. SmartThings is compatible with 100s of smart home brands. So, you can control all of your smart home gadgets in one place, including your Samsung Smart TV and smart home appliances. With SmartThings, you can connect, monitor and control multiple smart home devices quicker and easier. Connect your Samsung smart TVs, smart appliances, smart speakers and brands like Ring, Nest and Philips Hue - all from one app. Then control your smart devices using voice assistants including Google Assistant [Key Features] - Control and check in on your home from wherever you are - Connect your smart devices across many different brands to work together by setting ‘scenes’ - Build routines that are set on time, weather, and device status, so your home runs smoothly in the background - Allow shared control by giving access to other users - Receive status updates about your devices with automated notifications - Talk to your devices using Google Assistant - Track, monitor and save money on energy with SmartThings Energy. See how much your home and compatible Samsung devices cost to run, and try various energy saving fe
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| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | S |
| Score | 96 / 100 | 97 / 100 | 95 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.6 ★ | 4.6 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Ratings | 847K | 1.4M | 80.5K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 2.7 ★ · 20 reviews | 2.1 ★ · 20 reviews | 3.9 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 5d ago | 5d ago | 7d ago |
| Price | Free | Free | Free + IAP |
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See all 39 ›Questions about SmartThings
Which devices does SmartThings work with?
It is compatible with hundreds of smart home brands and names Samsung Smart TVs, smart appliances, smart speakers, Ring, Nest and Philips Hue. Some features may not be available in all countries.
What iOS version and devices are required?
The listing states iOS 17.0 or later, iPhone XR or later, or iPad 6 or later. It also notes that some mobile devices may not be supported.
Does the app require any permissions?
Required permissions are needed for the service. Optional permissions include Location, Bluetooth, Camera, Microphone, Contacts, Apple Health, Apple Music, Photos and Notifications, each used for specific listed functions.
Is SmartThings free?
Yes. SmartThings is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.
What is SmartThings good for?
SmartThings is built for controlling samsung TVs and appliances alongside other brands, setting routines based on time, weather or device status, tracking energy use of home and compatible samsung devices. It sits in the smart home control list on AppTierList.
Is SmartThings worth it?
SmartThings is S tier, ranked #3 of 40 smart home control apps with a score of 96 out of 100, from a 4.6 App Store rating across 846,969 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 2 apps rank above it.
How does SmartThings compare to Google Home?
SmartThings is S tier at 96; Google Home is S tier at 97. Google Home ranks higher. SmartThings is free, with no in-app purchases, Google Home is free, with no in-app purchases.
How often is SmartThings updated?
SmartThings was updated 5 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Smart Home Control
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 96 / 100
- Rank in list
- #3 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free
- App Store rating
- 4.6 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 846,969
- Recent reviews
- 2.7 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (5 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Lifestyle
- Good for
- Controlling Samsung TVs and appliances alongside other brands, Setting routines based on time, weather or device status, Tracking energy use of home and compatible Samsung devices
- Requires
- iOS 17.0 or later
- Size
- 887 MB
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 72
- Developer pages
- Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
Ranking refreshed · how it is computed