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SmartThings redesign. Samsung has implemented a significant update to SmartThings, its application for managing smart homes. This represents the most substantial redesign in recent years.
However, there is one aspect that may disappoint Galaxy device users: the update was initially released for iOS, with version 1.7.51 already available on the App Store. Android users will have to wait longer.
SmartThings redesign: why it matters
The news was reported by Android Authority, which analyzed the novelties introduced with the new update. SmartThings is the app through which Samsung manages appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines, televisions, and other smart home devices. It had lagged behind the One UI design adopted by the company for its other native applications.
The most evident change concerns the Home screen, which now features a more compact appearance. Devices and routines are now displayed in a “pill” format, smaller than previous cards. Users who prefer wider interfaces can still resize touch areas.
The touch reaction of the cards has also been modified: tapping the device or routine icon directly activates the main function, while tapping the rest of the card opens full controls. This solution might confuse less experienced users accustomed to uniform behavior.
The main screen now offers contextual information such as energy consumption, quick access to a remote for compatible TVs, family notifications, and automation suggestions. All these functions are accessible in a single space, without the need to navigate through menus.
What changes and what are the effects
Among the novelties is Routine Insights, a section that shows the three most used routines and their recent activity, useful for those who have configured complex automations. Samsung has also renewed the integrated remote for compatible TVs and monitors, with a clearer design and the ability to resize and reposition it on the screen.
Samsung has not yet communicated a precise date for the release of the redesign on Android. Considering that SmartThings has had some issues in the past, one hopes this delay will serve to resolve any imperfections before the final launch.
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