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Samsung Brings Siri Shortcuts to SmartThings, Expands Apple Watch and iOS Controls

Samsung frames the software upgrade as a way to bridge mixed‑OS homes with simpler cross‑platform smart‑home control.

Overview

  • SmartThings routines can now be triggered via Siri Shortcuts from iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or HomePod.
  • Apple Watch users gain a full SmartThings device list, device‑group control, and on‑wrist routine execution.
  • Live Activities on iOS now surface up to five recently used SmartThings devices on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island.
  • Examples highlighted by Samsung include Good Morning, Leaving Home, and Bedtime routines run by a single Siri command.
  • The update is rolling out through the App Store as a free SmartThings app download, reflecting a software integration rather than new hardware.