SmartThings – Add, Manage, and Remove Devices

Category: SmartThings > Devices

Answer:

SmartThings allows you to add, control, organize, and manage compatible Samsung and Works with SmartThings devices from a single app.

Some devices can connect directly to the SmartThings app, while Zigbee, Z-Wave, and certain LAN-connected devices may require a SmartThings Hub.

Check Supported Devices

To view supported devices in your region:

1. Open the SmartThings app.
2. Tap Menu (☰).
3. Select Supported Devices.
4. Browse by Brand or Device Type.

Add a Device

Note:

When opening SmartThings for the first time, you may see an Add Device prompt. If so, tap Add Now.

To manually add a device:

1. Open the Devices tab.
2. Tap Add (+).
3. Choose one of the following options:

• Scan QR Code – Add compatible Samsung devices or supported hub-connected devices.
• Scan Nearby – Search for devices currently in pairing mode.
• Add Samsung Device – Select a Samsung product manually.
• Add Partner Device – Select a supported third-party device.

4. Place the device into pairing mode according to the manufacturer's instructions.
5. Wait for SmartThings to discover and configure the device.
6. Tap Done when setup is complete.

View and Control Devices

You and any shared members can control supported devices from anywhere using the SmartThings app.

Access Devices

• Tap Favorites to access favorite devices.
• Tap Devices to view all connected devices.

Edit Device Settings

1. Open the device.
2. Tap More Options (⋮).
3. Select Edit.
4. Modify the device name or settings.
5. Save your changes.

Create Device Groups

Device Groups allow multiple devices to be controlled together.

Supported Group Types

• Lighting Groups
• Camera Groups

Requirements

• Two or more compatible devices
• Devices must be added to SmartThings

Create a Group

1. Open the Devices tab.
2. Tap Add (+).
3. Select Create Lighting Group or Create Camera Group.
4. Enter a group name.
5. Select a Room.
6. Choose whether to add the group to Favorites.
7. Select the devices to include.
8. Tap Save.

Edit or Remove a Device

If a device is not functioning correctly, you may need to edit, remove, or reset it.

Edit a Device

1. Tap and hold the device.
2. Select Edit.
3. Update the Name or Room assignment.
4. Save changes.

Remove a Device

1. Tap and hold the device.
2. Select Remove.
3. Confirm the removal.

Important Notes

Z-Wave Devices

• Removing a Z-Wave device places the hub into exclusion mode.
• Follow the manufacturer's reset or exclusion procedure before re-adding the device.

Cloud-Based Devices

• Some cloud-connected devices require removal of the associated Linked Service.
• Removing the device alone may not fully disconnect the integration.

Re-Adding Devices

Some devices must be:

• Factory reset
• Excluded from the network
• Repaired through the manufacturer app

before they can be added again.

Good to Know

• Shared members can control devices but may have limited administrative permissions.
• Favorites provide quick access to frequently used devices.
• Device capabilities vary by manufacturer and model.
• Device Groups allow multiple devices to operate as a single control.
• Zigbee and Z-Wave devices may require a SmartThings Hub for connectivity.