SmartThings

SmartThings — Reviews & Insights

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

4.59 (4.7M) House And Home Android Free
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⚠ Sentiment Storm (mild)
Rating
4.59
4.7M ratings
Reviews/Month
1364
Trend: declining
Last Updated
Jan 6, 2026
Varies with device
Days Since Update
116
Aging

Analysis Summary

SmartThings is generally well-regarded for its overall functionality and integration with various smart home devices, but users face occasional bugs and connection issues that impact their...

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Rating Distribution

5★
54.0%
4★
9.4%
3★
5.4%
2★
6.0%
1★
25.2%

Pain Points

  • connection issues · 9.7% of reviews

    Users report difficulties in establishing and maintaining connections with smart home devices.

  • device compatibility · 6.7% of reviews

    Users mention compatibility issues with certain devices.

  • sign-in issues · 7.7% of reviews

    Users face problems with signing into the app.

  • performance · 11.7% of reviews

    Users report performance issues like slow response times.

  • overall functionality · 13.0% of reviews

    General dissatisfaction with the app's overall functionality.

  • remote control issues · 4.3% of reviews

    Problems with controlling devices via the app's remote functionality.

  • notification issues · 4.3% of reviews

    Users face problems with receiving notifications from the app.

  • app crashes · 9.7% of reviews

    The app frequently crashes or freezes.

  • control and check in on home · 8.0% of reviews

    Issues with controlling and checking in on the home remotely.

  • routines · 1.7% of reviews

    Problems with setting up and managing routines.

  • shared control · 0.7% of reviews

    Issues with allowing shared control to other users.

  • Wi-Fi connectivity issues · 4.0% of reviews

    Problems related to Wi-Fi connectivity.

  • location services · 2.0% of reviews

    Issues with location-based services.

  • bugs · 9.3% of reviews

    General bugs affecting app functionality.

  • voice assistant integration · 1.0% of reviews

    Issues with integrating voice assistants.

  • notifications · 1.3% of reviews

    Problems with receiving notifications.

  • more delay time options · 0.3% of reviews

    Request for more delay time options in routines.

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Praised Features

  • overall functionality · 6.3% of reviews

    Users appreciate the app's overall functionality.

  • voice assistant integration · 3.0% of reviews

    Users highlight the app's integration with voice assistants.

  • improved remote control · 1.0% of reviews

    Users appreciate the improved remote control functionality.

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Feature Requests

  • more delay time options · 0.3% of reviews

    Users request more delay time options in routines.

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Bug Reports

  • sign-in issues · 7.7% of reviews

    Users report problems with signing into the app.

  • connection issues · 9.7% of reviews

    Users face difficulties in establishing and maintaining connections with smart home devices.

  • app crashes · 9.7% of reviews

    The app frequently crashes or freezes.

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Competitive Position

SmartThings holds a strong market position due to its extensive compatibility with numerous smart home brands, but faces stiff competition from other integrated smart home control apps like Google Home.

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