Use routines in SmartThings

Last Update date : May 23. 2023

Experience the morning time of the future: where your house comes to life with lights, curtains, and freshly brewed coffee. It may seem like something out of science fiction, but with SmartThings, you can make it a reality in your daily routine. With the SmartThings app, you have the power to create customized actions, known as "routines," that are triggered when specific conditions are met. Imagine your TV turning on automatically at 6 p.m. as you arrive home from work or the lights illuminating when a motion sensor detects movement. Discover how to effortlessly set up routines in the SmartThings app with this comprehensive guide, simplifying your life and transforming your home into an automated haven.

A Galaxy phone is displaying a SmartThings screen next to a Samsung washer and dryer.

Note: The availability of features may vary depending on the manufacturer's policy for each device. Keep in mind that devices lacking support for the "routine" feature will not be displayed on the list of controllable devices.

Set up a Routine

Looking to have your TV automatically turn on as soon as you arrive home after a long day? With the “routine” feature, you can empower your devices to perform various actions based on specific triggers. Customize your SmartThings setup to make your devices seamlessly integrate and enhance your daily routine.

1 On your phone, navigate to and open the SmartThings app and make sure the Favourite tab is selected (at the bottom of the screen).

2 Tap the Home icon and select the location of the device you want to create a routine.

3 Tap the Add icon (the plus sign), and then tap Create routine.

Continue option screen during the SmartThings app setup

4 Tap + under "If" to set your desired conditions for the routine, such as the time it will trigger. Another example would be adding a device, like a motion sensor; you can make the routine trigger when the sensor detects motion. After tapping +, follow the on-screen instructions for your chosen condition.

Note: If desired, you can add an additional condition by tapping + under "If" again.

5 Tap + under "Then" to add an action to the routine. For example, you can choose a smart light bulb and then make it turn on at a designated time or when a motion sensor detects movement. If needed, you can assign an offline device to a routine. If the device says (Offline) next to it, you can still select it and then choose your desired action.

Note: If desired, you can add an additional action by tapping + under "Then" again.

6 Read the on-screen instructions to finish the setup, and then tap Save.

7 Assign a name to the routine, and then tap OK. When the conditions are met, the device will automatically perform that action!

Note: If you set a routine to only run once, it will disappear after it has been triggered.

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