SmartThings allows you to control the most common connected devices in your home. Connect to thousands of “Works with SmartThings” devices, including TVs, speakers, household appliances, lights, switches, dimmers, outlets, door locks, thermostats, and sensors, and control them all with your voice through the SmartThings skill.
Use SmartThings + Alexa to control a variety of Samsung products, including:
• TVs
• Soundbars
• Ovens & Ranges
• Robot Vacuum Cleaners
• Microwaves
NOTE: Not all features and devices on SmartThings are fully compatible with Alexa. Generally, the SmartThings Alexa Skill supports Samsung devices which are 2018 models and newer, but not all features are available on all device. For a list of supported Samsung TV models, visit: https://www.smartthings.com/products/samsung-tvs-voice-control.
To get started, select the “Enable” button in the Alexa App to link your Samsung account and discover your devices. Once you link your Amazon and Samsung accounts, you can say:
Samsung Smart TVs (2018 and newer models only):
• Alexa, turn on Living Room TV*
• Alexa, turn up the volume on Living Room TV
• Alexa, set channel to 23 on the TV**
• Alexa, switch input to HDMI 1 on Living Room TV
• Alexa, pause the TV
• Alexa, play the TV
Samsung Soundbars (2018 and newer models only):
• Alexa, pause my soundbar
• Alexa, increase the volume on the soundbar
• Alexa, change the soundbar input to Bluetooth
Samsung Ovens and Microwaves:
• Alexa, set the oven to Convection Bake for 45 minutes at 375 degrees
• Alexa, start the Microwave
Samsung Air Purifier + Robot Vacuum:
• Alexa, turn on the Air Purifier
• Alexa, turn off the Robot Vacuum
Lights, Outlets, Switches and Blinds:
• Alexa, turn on the Bedroom fan
• Alexa, dim the Living Room lights to 25%
• Alexa, open the blinds
Thermostats:
• Alexa, set Kitchen temperature to 72 degrees
• Alexa, decrease the Bedroom temperature
• Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?
Locks and Sensors
• Alexa, lock the Front Door.
• Alexa, is the Back Door open?
• Alexa, unlock the Front Door (pin code required)
*Turning your TV On with Alexa will only work if your TV is connected to the internet over WiFi - it does not work if your TV is connected via an Ethernet cable.
**Channel changing works on the TV antenna input and not cable TV set-top boxes
***Starting Washer/Dryer or Dishwasher cycles requires first pressing the Smart Control button on the appliance