Samsung SmartThings update adds SmartThings Now and local control

Samsung rolled out a major SmartThings update for its 470 million users. It introduces SmartThings Now, which predicts actions and suggests controls based on routines, plus local control that is about 30% faster and Matter 1.6 support.

• SmartThings Now predicts actions and suggests controls on the Home tab
• Local control via the hub improves response times by roughly 30%
• Matter 1.6 support adds energy meters, soil sensors and irrigation devices
• Home tab redesigned with Live Wallpapers and a bottom Floating Bar