SmartThings
★ 4.5AndroidGoogle Play
What it actually doesSmartThings is a smart home controller for managing hundreds of compatible devices (Samsung, Ring, Nest, Philips Hue, etc.) from a single app with voice assistant support, though it experiences unstable operation in Russia and frequent device synchronization issues.
45%Marketing ≈ reality35%Stability
Actually does
- ✓Smart home control30% of reviews
- ✓Push Notifications15% of reviews
Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews
- ⚠Automation
- ⚠Multi-account
- ⚠Voice calls
- ⚠Wear OS support
- ⚠QR scanner
Common complaints
- ✗App does not work in Russia13% of mentions
«Doesn't work in RF, no connection to the TV»
- ✗Unstable synchronization with devices, constant loading20% of mentions
«The washing machine doesn't work with the app, the app is always loading»
- ✗App does not launch / won't sign in10% of mentions
«won't sign in»
- ✗Annoying notifications, impossible to disable7% of mentions
«constantly pop up useless notifications when the screen is locked»
- ✗Requires repeated authentication with each use7% of mentions
«Now I have to log in every time before using the washing machine»
What people praise
- ★Convenient management of multiple brands from a single app
«good app if you have a 'smart' home and 'smart' devices»
- ★Simple and intuitive interface
«convenient»
- ★Good compatibility with various devices (especially after LG)
«after LG, this is just incredible!»