Simply tap on the Device Panel to see and manage your connected devices. Set the temperature to chill, then dim your lights. With this integration, Google Nest devices, including thermostats, cameras and doorbells, are now “Works With SmartThings” certified, allowing users to seamlessly control their connected home through SmartThings.Ĭontrol your connected devices from one place. The rollout of Google’s Device Control Panel working with SmartThings technology follows SmartThings recent partnership with Google, bringing the company’s portfolio of Nest products into SmartThings IoT ecosystem. This feature will also be available in Galaxy S21 series and all upcoming One UI 3.1+ devices this year. For example, users can set the temperature to chill, then dim the lights.Ĭurrently, in Android 11 or later and Samsung Galaxy devices with One UI 3.1 and above, the Controls feature allows users to quickly manage their smart home devices such as lights, thermostats, and cameras from one convenient place. Tap on Device in the Control Panels on the phone, users can easily select SmartThings or Google Home app and quickly switch between each service so users can see all connected devices within the app on one screen. With this addition, users can find and manage multiple apps and devices, through a single-entry point. With Samsung One UI 3.1 and Android 11 update, accessing all connected devices just became more convenient, further enhancing the connected home experience with SmartThings. SmartThings continues to fuel infinite possibilities and its commitment to working with partners to create a seamless connected living experience. Some features may be removed or changed without notice. Some features may only be available for certain devices, models, or countries. *SmartThings Lab uses experimental features. Using Automations, you can now control your devices using the sounds detected by the sensor.The sensor detects 5 types of sounds including baby crying, dog barking, cat meowing, glass breaking, and knock on door. The new sound sensor will now be available on your device list. Go back to your current phone and open the SmartThings app.Tap “Sound sensor” to add your legacy phone as a sound sensor.Using Automations, you can now adjust your lighting based on the brightness level detected by the sensor.Tap the light sensor device card to see the current brightness level, scored out of 7 levels of brightness.The new light sensor will now be available on your device list. Tap “Light sensor” to add your legacy phone as a light sensor.Select either “Light sensor” or “Sound sensor” feature.Install the “Galaxy Upcycle” app on your legacy phone.Scan the QR code with your legacy phone.Select More Options (⋮) and choose SmartThings Labs* followed by Galaxy Upcycle.Tap the Menu (☰) and select “SmartApps”. Download the SmartThings app on your current phone.Want to give new life to legacy Galaxy smartphones? Leveraging the power of SmartThings and repurposing built-in sensors within Galaxy devices, you can now turn old Galaxy phones into sound and light sensors.
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