Samsung has unveiled the latest version of its SmartThings platform, featuring several significant enhancements including Samsung Health integration and improved Matter support. This update aims to enrich users’ living spaces by focusing on wellness and home automation. One of the standout features of the new update is the integration with Samsung Health, which facilitates better wellness and sleep management.

SmartThings has long been known for its capability to connect with a diverse range of smart home products, allowing users to automate routines for everything from lighting to appliances. With this update, users can now leverage AI to set weekly, monthly, and annual automation routines. For instance, SmartThings can be programmed to dim the lights for date night every week, enhancing the user experience.

Additionally, the update introduces the option to set entertainment preferences within automation routines. Users can automate their favorite shows to turn on at specific times, although this feature requires a compatible Samsung TV. Moreover, the Samsung Health integration allows for the automatic adjustment of home environments based on users’ sleep patterns.

By utilizing devices like the Galaxy Ring or Galaxy Watch, SmartThings can manage lighting based on your wake and sleep times, although this feature necessitates a Galaxy smartphone with One UI 7.0 or later. Another exciting addition is the capability to broadcast voice messages through SmartThings-connected speakers, akin to an intercom system. This feature allows users to communicate with family members even when they are away from home.

Furthermore, the update expands Calm Onboarding to non-Samsung products, provided they support the SmartThings platform, and adds support for Matter 1.4, enabling compatibility with a broader range of energy-management devices.