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How to register home appliances in the SmartThings App

Last Update date : Feb 29. 2024

Information Icon Please Note: The information on this page is for Australian products only. Models, sequences, error codes or settings will vary depending on location and/or where the product had been purchased. To be redirected to your local support page please click here.

NOTE: The SmartThings App is available on Android and iOS devices. A Wi-Fi connection and a Samsung account are required. Data fees may apply.

Add home appliances to SmartThings

1 Add home appliances to SmartThings.

2 Run the SmartThings App on your smartphone.

3 On the SmartThings home screen, tap Add icon (+) > Add device.

Add icon (+) selected on the SmartThings home screen and ¨Add device¨ highlighted.

4 Add home appliances on the "Add device" screen as follows.

¨Add device¨ screen adding home appliances.

QR Code Scan: Tap QR Code Scan and recognise the QR code of the home appliance to be connected.

Screen to recognise the QR code of the home appliance to be connected.

Nearby devices: Tap "Search peripheral" and tap the home appliance to register on the list of connectable devices.

List of connectable devices in SmartThings App.

Select by yourself: Tap the Samsung home appliance type (device/manufacturer) icon to register.

SmartThings Appliance Registration - Select a device icon to register.

5 Tap Start on the "Shall we start registering home appliances?" screen.

6 Set the AP mode according to the type of home appliance.

7 Set the AP mode according to the type of home appliance.

8 Once the smartphone and home appliance are connected, you can set your own name.

Control the home appliance on the device plug-in screen.

Reference: Smart Home Adapter (External dongle) must be installed separately to connect some home appliances to SmartThings.

Refer to the instruction manual provided with the home appliance to check whether dongle installation is supported and the exact installation location.

Please be advised that when using a smart home adapter, you must select a smart home adapter (dongle) instead of the product type (refrigerator, air conditioner, air purifier, etc.) when registering home appliances.

NOTE: Settings may vary by phone and software version.

For further assistance, please contact our Chat Support or technical experts on 1300 362 603. To find your Samsung product's User Manual, head to Manuals & Downloads.

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