SmartThings – Create and Manage Routines

Category: SmartThings > Automations & Routines

Answer:

SmartThings Routines automate actions based on conditions such as time, device activity, location changes, or manual activation.

Routines use an IF condition and THEN action structure:

• IF something happens
• THEN SmartThings performs one or more actions

Examples:

• Turn lights on at sunset
• Lock doors when leaving home
• Turn on lights when motion is detected
• Run multiple actions with one button press

View Your Routines

1. Open the SmartThings app.
2. Tap Routines from the navigation bar.

Create a Routine

1. Open Favorites or Routines.
2. Tap Add (+).
3. Select Routine.
4. Tap Add (+) next to IF.
5. Select the condition that will trigger the routine.

If using multiple conditions:

• Select All Conditions if every condition must be met.
• Select Any Condition if only one condition must be met.

6. Tap Add (+) next to THEN.
7. Select the actions SmartThings should perform.
8. Tap Save.
9. Enter a routine name.
10. Tap OK.

Create a Manually Run Routine

Manually Run Routines allow multiple actions to be performed with a single tap.

These routines can be accessed from:

• Favorites
• Routines
• SmartThings widgets
• Supported voice assistants

To create a manually run routine:

1. Open the Routines tab.
2. Tap Add (+).
3. Enter a routine name.
4. Choose whether to display it in Favorites.
5. Tap Add (+) next to IF.
6. Select Manually Run.
7. Tap Add (+) next to THEN.
8. Choose the actions to perform.
9. Tap Save.
10. Confirm by selecting OK.

Optional:

Tap the Sun icon to change the routine icon.

Edit a Routine

To modify an existing routine:

1. Open the Routines tab.
2. Select the routine.
3. Tap Edit.
4. Tap Add (+) to add actions or conditions.
5. Tap Minus (-) to remove actions or conditions.
6. Tap Save.

Disable a Routine

Disable a routine without deleting it:

1. Open the routine.
2. Locate the Enabled/Disabled toggle.
3. Switch the routine to Disabled.

The routine will remain saved but will not run until re-enabled.

Delete a Routine

To permanently remove a routine:

1. Open the Routines tab.
2. Tap and hold the routine.
3. Select Delete.
4. Tap Delete again to confirm.

Using Mobile Presence

Location-based routines require Mobile Presence to be enabled.

Examples include:

• Arrive Home routines
• Leave Home routines
• Presence-based automations
• Geofence triggers

Good to Know

• Routines can contain multiple conditions and actions.
• Manual routines can also be triggered by other automations.
• Disabled routines remain available for future use.
• Voice assistants can trigger supported SmartThings routines.
• Location-based routines require location permissions and mobile presence to be enabled.
• Multiple actions can be grouped into a single routine for easier automation.