The SmartThings Blog

While it may be directly across the street from Boston Common, Jeremy's Beantown apartment is anything but ordinary. Come on in and see how he's using SmartThings to control his lights, automate his lock, protect his home from water damage, and enhance his entertainment system. (more…)

We just published 4 new SmartApps in the “More” section of SmartSetup. (more…)

We just published 5 new SmartApps in the “More” section of SmartSetup. Like the many other SmartApps found under the “Actions,” “Alerts,” and “More” sections of the free SmartThings app, this latest batch lets you create rules that trigger your home to react when different things happen. Once your home learns these rules, it will begin to automatically react to your unique preferences and become a smart home! (more…)

One of the most powerful parts about the SmartThings open platform is that it brings together developers from our growing Community and SmartThings customers. When these developers create and submit valuable new ways to use SmartThings, we’ll publish them in the free SmartThings app for all customers to use. We call these new applications “SmartApps.” (more…)

We’re excited to announce that six new devices are now compatible with the SmartThings open platform. (more…)

There's never been a better time to turn your home into a smart home, because starting today through June 30th, we're offering the SmartThings Home Sitter Kit for just $142–a $100 savings from the $242 retail price. (more…)

Jordan and his wife had been using SmartThings to gain peace of mind and to make their lives more convenient. Then one day while Jordan was at lunch, he got a notification that caused him to panic. (more…)

We’ve just released an updated version of the SmartThings app for Windows Phone. It’s now available for free download. (more…)