How to use SmartThings on your Windows 10 and 11 PC

System requirements

• Compatibility: Windows PCs
• Operating System specifications: Windows 10 (64 bit) 20H1 or higher
• SmartThings Find: Supported on the Galaxy Book PCs released in May 2021 and later  (may require a software update); Galaxy Book S is not supported.

Supported features

The SmartThings app for Windows allows you to do the following from your Windows PC or device:

• Turn connected devices on or off.
• Activate existing Scenes.
• Edit your existing Rooms or add new Rooms.
• Access and view the SmartThings Find feature.
• Edit your Favorites.

Unsupported features

However, there are a few limitations when using the Windows version of the app:

• Cannot connect new devices or create new Scenes.
• Cannot access or control Automations.
• Cannot access or control SmartApps other than SmartThings Find.
• Cannot edit connected devices or Scenes.
• Cannot access device details which may limit your control of certain devices.

To install the SmartThings app on your Windows PC, follow these steps: 

1. Open the Microsoft Store on your PC.
2. Search for SmartThings.
3. Click Install to download and install the app.
4. Once installed, launch the SmartThings app.
5. Follow the prompts to sign in with your Samsung account and grant necessary permissions.

The SmartThings app for Windows follows a similar layout to the mobile app, with a navigation panel on the left side giving access to different features. To explore the app, follow these steps: 

1. Launch the SmartThings app on your Windows PC. 
2. Click the Menu button (three horizontal lines) in the top-left corner to reveal the navigation panel.
3. Browse through the available options, such as Connected Devices, Favorites, and Settings.
4. Click on a category to access its contents.

While you cannot add new devices or routines through the Windows PC app, you can still create, rename, reorder, and delete rooms. Here's how: 

• To add a new room, click Add (plus sign) in the top-right corner of the Devices screen, and then select Add Room. Give the room a name and optionally assign devices to it.
• To rename a room, click More Options button (three vertical dots) next to the room's name, and then select Rename. Enter the new name and click Rename to save changes.
• To remove a room, click the More Options button (three vertical dots) next to the room's name, and then select Remove. Choose a destination for the room's devices and click Remove to confirm deletion. 

SmartThings Find is also available on your Windows PC, helping you locate misplaced devices. Her's how to use it:

1. Open the SmartThiings app on your Windows PC.
2. Click SmartThings Find in the navigation panel.
3. Click Turn on.
4. Explore the map and device list on the main screen.
5. Click the Plus button in the bottom-right corner to zoom in on the map or the Minus button to zoom out. 
6. To locate a device, select it from the My Device list and choose an action: Search Nearby, Navigate, or Ring.
7. If offline finding is needed, enable it from the app's settings menu by clicking the Settings in the navigation panel and toggling the switch next to Offline Finding in the SmartThings Find section.