Overview
- Siri Shortcuts can now run SmartThings routines, letting iPhone, iPad, and HomePod users trigger multi-step automations by voice.
- Apple Watch support now includes full SmartThings device lists, control of grouped devices, and on-wrist routine execution.
- Live Activities on iOS has been expanded to show and control up to five recently used SmartThings devices from the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island.
- Samsung and multiple tech outlets announced the update’s availability on the App Store, with one report noting uncertainty about the exact version delivering the features.
- Samsung framed the release as a step toward easier cross-platform smart-home control, reflecting broader industry pushes for interoperability through software.