Samsung has updated its SmartThings smart-home platform to bring in more AI features and add support for Matter 1.4.

The latest version of Matter includes a wide range of energy management devices, such as water heater, heat pump, solar power device, battery storage device, mounted on-off control switch and mounted dimmable load control device. These device categories build on existing popular device types such as lights, thermostats, switches, air conditioners, air purifiers, fans and door locks.

By integrating AI-powered routines, broadening device compatibility and adopting the latest Matter standard, SmartThings aims to make the connected home more intelligent, energy-efficient and seamless for users and their families.

SmartThings introduces features and improvements each quarter to deliver a more convenient and seamlessly connected lifestyle for users.

A highlight of this update is the integration of SmartThings with Samsung Health, designed to improve users’ sleep environments while enabling more personalised automation experiences. The update also expands Calm Onboarding to support a wider range of devices.

“The home should be a sanctuary where our technology is intuitively designed to give our customers value,” said Deborah Honig, chief customer officer at Samsung Electronics. “Our SmartThings platform is the not-so-secret ingredient that enables this, helping you control your products, your energy use and turning your house on and off at the touch of a button. These latest updates to SmartThings are about real, everyday improvements, from creating a more restful sleep environment by adjusting lighting and temperature automatically based on your sleeping schedule, to sending a voice message through the house via the SmartThings App when you’re running late. It’s all about making smart living feel simple, seamless and truly personal.”

Sleep environment reports from Samsung Health on Galaxy devices help users create optimal conditions for rest by providing detailed insights into key factors – such as temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide levels and light intensity – through connected devices and sensors. These reports summarise the previous night’s sleep conditions and offer personalised suggestions for improvement.

When paired with a Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Ring, the latest update enables SmartThings to adjust the environment automatically based on the user’s actual sleep and wake times. For example, routines can be set to turn off lights and the TV at bedtime or to open curtains and play music in the morning.

With the latest update, SmartThings now supports automation routines based on recurring weekly, monthly or annual schedules, adding flexibility for various scenarios. For instance, users can automatically change the colour of smart lights to celebrate special occasions such as family birthdays.

In addition, SmartThings (www.samsung.com/us/smartthings) routines now integrate with Samsung TV Plus on 2025 Samsung TV models. This allows users to include entertainment preferences in their smart home routines, whether it’s setting the TV to turn on the news in the morning or switching to a favourite channel at a pre-set time to ensure they don’t miss a show.

A broadcasting feature allows users to send voice messages across SmartThings-connected speakers, making in-home communication more convenient. For example, if a parent is away and sends a voice message through the SmartThings app – “I’ll be home soon, but have a snack from the fridge if you’re hungry” – it will automatically play on the designated home speaker. With real-time message delivery, families can stay connected no matter where they are.

Samsung has offered the Calm Onboarding feature since late 2023, streamlining setup for Samsung home appliances purchased through Samsung by linking the entire product journey, from order and delivery to connection with the SmartThings app.

In the latest update, Samsung is expanding Calm Onboarding beyond its own products to include compatible third-party smart home devices for a more seamless and intuitive connectivity experience. Users who purchase SmartThings-compatible smart home devices directly from samsung.com will now receive purchase and delivery updates within the SmartThings app. Additionally, users will receive step-by-step onboarding instructions to simplify product setup. The rollout will begin in South Korea, with plans to expand to other countries.