Outside of developing end-user devices and mass-producing SoCs, Samsung has also been working on improving its software and apps. The South Korean tech giant has announced a refreshed SmartThings app, which sits at the centre of its smart home platform.
The main highlight of the refresh is SmartThings Now, which appears as cards at the top of the Home tab within the app. These cards display relevant information and actionable options based on the user’s current situation, including their location, usage history, and habits.
One example highlighted by Samsung is SmartThings Now suggesting that users turn on their lights and air purifiers when they are arriving home. After taking that action, the app can then recommend creating a new routine. Samsung says this is designed to guide users towards relevant features based on their choices and context.
