Use Routines feature in SmartThings app.

Last Update date : Dec 27. 2022

It's the alarm clock of the future; the lights go on, the curtains go up, and the coffee is ready. It might sound like science fiction, but with SmartThings app, it can be what morning is like in your house every day. Follow this guide below to learn how to set up Routines feature in the SmartThings app to make your life easier.

Note: Available features for each device will vary depending on the manufacturer's policy. Devices that do not support the Routine feature will not appear on the list of controlled devices.

Set up a Routine

If you want to turn on the Hob and turn it off at a certain time and make your smart devices do specific things in a determined time, you can follow the below steps after you add them to SmartThings app:

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Step 1. On your phone, navigate to and open the SmartThings app. Select the Automations tab.

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Step2. Select Add routine.

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Step3. Select the device you want and the time to turn it on and off.

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Step 4. Tap + under "Then" to add an action to the routine. For example, you can choose a smart light bulb and then make it turn on at a designated time or when a motion sensor detects movement. If needed, you can assign an offline device to a routine. If the device says (Offline) next to it, you can still select it and then choose your desired action.

Step 5. Read the on-screen instructions to finish the setup, and then tap Save.

Step 6. Assign a name to the routine, and then tap OK. When the conditions are met, the device will automatically perform that action!

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