The SmartThings Blog

Speaking at yesterday's GigaOM Structure conference, SmartThings CEO Alex Hawkinson talked to Stacey Higginbotham about how smart homes and businesses will disrupt industries and usher in a new era of efficiency, security, and creativity. (more…)

We’ve just released a new version of the SmartThings iOS app that’s available for free download in the iTunes store! This new version includes a handful of brand-new features, as well as lots of fixes designed to improve overall performance. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s what: There are several changes that make this latest this latest iOS version compatible with iOS 8. You'll now be able to pinch and zoom in to see PDF instruction manuals for devices listed in the "Things" category of SmartSetup. ––> You will now receive proactive notifications in the app when there is an update available for your SmartThings Hub. This will ensure that you always know about the latest firmware update available. If you're trying to connect a new device and your Hub isn't connected to an account, you'll now get a notification in the SmartSetup area of the app alerting you that you need to activate an account.

The team at Loom & Mill shows how they're using SmartThings to enhance their business' efficiency, security, safety, and fun. (more…)

Many people have already seen the SmartThings Labs integration with Sonos, but today, we're happy to announce a brand-new way to give your home a custom voice with SmartThings. Enter ObyThing. (more…)

Nicole writes in to describe how she and her husband use SmartThings to stay connected to their two children, secure their home from anywhere, keep an eye on their four-legged pets, and control and automate their lights. (more…)

Extreme temperatures and humidity levels can freeze pipes, create leaks, encourage mold, and cause thousands of dollars worth of damage. (more…)

Bryan purchased SmartThings to help automate his lights, save energy, and control the temperature in his home from anywhere. But over time, the greatest benefit of SmartThings has been one that he never expected: helping he and his busy wife with their two young children. (more…)

We’ve just released an updated version of the SmartThings Android app, and it’s now available for free download in the Google Play store. Here's a quick rundown of what's new and improved: (more…)