How do I add a custom code to SmartThings?

Author: Meredith Weber DVM  |  Last update: Friday, December 29, 2023

Sign in to the Developers section of the SmartThings website (link in the top right corner of this page). Choose Device Types, then Add a New Device Type from Code. Paste in the code you copied, change anything necessary based on the author's instructions, then CREATE it for yourself.

How do I add custom Apps to SmartThings?

On your mobile phone, launch the SmartThings app, and go to the Marketplace. Select SmartApps, scroll to the bottom, and press My Apps. You should see your SmartApp here - select it, and you can install it just any other SmartApp!

How do I add a custom device handler to SmartThings?

Installation & Setup
  1. Open up IDE and go to "My Device Handlers"
  2. Then click on, "Create New Device Handler"
  3. Next click on, "From Code"
  4. Open up the SmartThings Device Handlers page and find your make/model - then click on the link to be taken to the Raw Code.
  5. Select all code and copy it.

Where is my welcome code SmartThings?

You can get the code immediately by calling the support line at 800-726-7864. They will have you email a picture of the bottom of your hub and tell you the code while you are still on the call.

How do I register a device on SmartThings?

As your device is not currently registered under any account, select “Register my account” to complete device registration. On the “Register and use under my account” screen, tap “Register my account”. Follow the instructions on your smartphone and the device you wish to connect to complete the connection process.

Install SmartApps and Custom Device Handlers in SmartThings

How do I connect my Samsung to SmartThings?

Set up a regular SmartThings Hub
  1. Navigate to and open the SmartThings app, tap the Devices tab, and then tap Add (the plus sign). ...
  2. Tap the By brand tab, tap Samsung, and then tap Smart Home Hub.
  3. Tap SmartThings Hub 2018 (IM6001-V3P). ...
  4. To complete the setup, follow the on-screen instructions on your phone.

How do I scan a QR code with SmartThings app?

3 On the SmartThings home screen, tap Add icon (+) > Add device. 4 Add home appliances on the "Add device" screen as follows. QR Code Scan: Tap QR Code Scan and recognize the QR code of the home appliance to be connected.

How do I add generic Zigbee to SmartThings?

This guide will go over their generic methods of pairing them.
  1. Z-Wave steps. Open SmartThings App. Select "+" located at the top right corner (second icon from the right) Select "Add Device" ...
  2. Zigbee or WiFi steps. From the front dashboard of SmartThings, tap +. Select Device. Select a brand and the device. ...
  3. Voice Control.

How do I add Google to SmartThings?

Google Assistant devices with SmartThings
  1. 1 From the SmartThings app, select the Menu (☰).
  2. 2 Select Voice assistant and then select Google Assistant.
  3. 4 Select Set up.
  4. 5 Tap Add (+) at the bottom right.
  5. 6 Select SmartThings from the list (Use the magnifying glass to quickly search the list).

How do I add Netflix to SmartThings?

Open the SmartThings app after downloading it to your smart device. Choose ADD DEVICE on the app, then pick your Samsung Smart TV. Your television screen will display a PIN number; key it in on your phone. On your device, download or launch the Netflix app.

Does SmartThings still support SmartApps?

Beginning October 15, 2022, at 00:00 (PST) we will start migrating devices and SmartApps from legacy Groovy technology to our new technology we call SmartThings Edge, Schema, and more.

What can you connect to SmartThings?

The SmartThings app allows you to connect and use smart devices and appliances, like TVs, refrigerators, sensors, and even light bulbs.

Why is my device not showing on SmartThings?

Any devices previously connected to SmartThings will disappear in the app. To solve the problem, restart the hub and/or app, and making sure your network is working fine. If the built-in SmartTHings hub is off, simply turn it back on again.

Can you use SmartThings without a Samsung account?

You will need to use your Samsung account to access SmartThings. If you don't currently have an account, you can create one.

What is the SmartThings app on my Android phone?

The SmartThings app is Samsung's central app for controlling all smart home devices installed in your home. It isn't limited to Samsung device users since anyone with an Android device or an iOS device can install it.

What is the SmartThings app on my Samsung phone?

SmartThings is based around a hub, which also works with Zigbee and Z-Wave so you can link up third-party devices such as Hue bulbs. The SmartThings phone app is available for both iOS and Android, and devices are controllable via Google Assistant and Alexa as well as Samsung's own Bixby.

How do I connect my phone to my TV using SmartThings?

First, turn on the Smart TV you want to connect. Then, on your phone, open the SmartThings app. Tap the Device tab, tap the Home icon, and then select the location where you'd like to add the TV.

How do I register a device on my Samsung account?

  1. Open a Samsung member app.
  2. Click on Support.
  3. Click on Register.
  4. Select how you would like to register your product.
  5. Click on product type.
  6. Input details.
  7. Click on register.

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