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The Ultimate Guide To Setting Up Your Smart Home
Smart homes are designed to make your life easier and to help run your home more efficiently. SmartThings by Samsung is one of the largest open ecosystems of connected devices worldwide. With 1000s of compatible smart devices available, across a wide range of different brands, you can connect, automate and manage everything in one easy-to-use app. Whether you want to control and schedule your laundry wash or get real-time notifications from your oven, you can sync up your devices to suit your lifestyle. In this guide, we explore some of the best smart technology for your home.
How is a smart home different from a normal home?
Smart homes are designed to make your life easier, thanks to intelligent tech that works efficiently in your home. A normal home may be comfortable and stylish but with the help of connected devices, can open up more possibilities. There’s no controlling your washing machine from afar, sending cooking instructions to your oven or checking what’s inside your fridge on your phone. Fundamentally, a smart home lets you do all this and more. You can control appliances, thermostats, lights and security devices remotely using just your phone and internet connection. Being able to manage your home in this way offers next-level convenience, energy efficiency and total flexibility.
From the front door to the kitchen, there are so many smart home devices designed to make your life easier, more efficient and fun. We've put together our top smart appliances and gadgets to help you get your smart home up and running:
- Smart TV
- Smart audio devices
- Smart refrigerators
- Smart ovens
- Smart washing machine
- Smart Tumble Dryer
- Smart Vacuum Cleaner
- Smart Doorbell
- Lighting
- Thermostat
- Door
- Lock
- Plugs
With SmartThings*, your home becomes a connected space that makes your life simpler, safer, and more entertaining. The SmartThings app acts as a central hub that connects all your compatible smart gadgets and appliances in one place. Using the SmartThings app you can monitor, schedule and control your connected devices remotely from your smartphone or tablet.
*SmartThings available on Android and iOS devices. A Wi-Fi connection and a Samsung account are required.
SmartThings* supports 1000s of products across many different brands so you can connect, monitor and control multiple smart home devices quicker and easier. Connect with SmartThings on your phone or tablet and then control your smart appliances remotely. Here are just some of the ways SmartThings supports your Samsung smart home appliances.
1. Washing machines & tumble dryers
Start your wash when you're out and arrive home to fresh laundry, or simply download the perfect wash cycle from the comfort of your sofa all with the SmartThings app and a Samsung smart washing machine to check how long is left on your wash and monitor your energy use. You can even set up Auto Cycle Link on your washer or tumble dryer, which will automatically choose the best dry cycle for you.
2. Refrigerators
Forgotten what’s in your fridge when you're out grocery shopping? We've all been there but it’s no longer a problem thanks to SmartThings and a Samsung smart fridge. You can now see your fridge contents remotely, check if the doors are closed and determine if repairs are needed. You can even play music or stream videos to keep you entertained during meal times with a Samsung Smart Family Hub fridge.
3. Cooking appliances
Bring back the joy of cooking with a Samsung smart oven and SmartThings Cooking. You'll receive personalised recipes based on your food preferences and the ingredients you have at home. It finds optimal recipes for your smart oven and automatically sends the temperature and time setting to the appliance. By understanding your needs, it offers a guided cooking experience - now that’s smart.
4. Dishwashers
Take full control of your smart Samsung dishwasher with the SmartThings app. Effortlessly schedule your wash, change settings to save energy, or check how long is left, whether you're at home or on the go. You can even use the SmartThings app to download extra programs and useful tips on loading and maintenance.
5. Vacuum cleaners
With a Samsung Jet Bot AI+ you can now remotely schedule it to clean rooms. Your smartphone can also be used to track the live cleaning report of your household and set virtual no-go areas with the SmartThings app*. This is the future of cleaning.
For more help managing your smart appliances check out our 'Add and manage devices and appliances with SmartThings' support page.
*SmartThings available on Android and iOS devices. A Wi-Fi connection and a Samsung account are required.
**All devices should be connected to Wi-Fi or other wireless network and registered with a single Samsung Account.
How to make a smart home?
Setting up a smart home doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive. You can start with a few key smart home devices and add more over time - you may even be surprised at what you already have in your home. Here’s how to get started with your smart home set up.
1. Check your Wifi is up to the task
WiFi is the backbone of your smart home and can affect the performance and reliability of your devices. As long as your router is less than 5 years old, you should be fine to get started. We recommend using Wi-Fi 6E* if you plan to connect lots of smart devices. If you're having reliability issues, especially as you add more devices, reach out to your internet service provider.
*Smart devices also need to support Wi-Fi 6E
2. Install a smart hub
A smart hub is optional for any device that connects via WiFi and isn't required unless your device uses Zigbee or Z-Wave. This is where you can control all your smart home devices with your phone or tablet. With Samsung’s SmartThings you can connect thousands of devices across many different brands including Google, Sonos, Ring and Philips Hue. The award-winning app is available on both Android and iOS, and is compatible with the leading voice assistants, giving you even more control over your smart gadgets. Once you have chosen your smart hub, connect it to your home Wi-Fi network to get started.
3. Adding smart devices to your smart hub
A smart device that’s compatible with your hub will often have its own specific connection instructions to walk you through the setup. Alternatively, with the SmartThings app, you can scan a QR code if there’s one on the device, use the app to scan for nearby devices, or enter a setup code if it’s part of the Matter ecosystem.
*Smart devices will need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi as your smart hub.
You now have free rein to start building your smart home. From security to lighting, there are so many amazing smart gadgets and appliances available. You could begin by installing smart light bulbs, or a doorbell that shows you who’s at the door. Maybe it's time for an oven that tells you when your dinner is cooked, or the ability to schedule your laundry wash from your phone when you're out and about. There are so many opportunities to enjoy a world of smarter living with a smart home.
You can find out more about the benefits of SmartThings and making a smart home in our Smart Living Made Simple guide. Now, all that’s left to do is to make your smart home work best for you.
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