{
  "id": 12314805,
  "title": "Samsung’s updated SmartThings takes a few notes from One UI’s Now Brief",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/samsungs-updated-smartthings-takes-a-few-notes-from-one-uis-now-brief",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-06T06:05:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-smartthings-now-brief-update-3719415/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samsung has refreshed its SmartThings app on mobile devices and smart home appliances. The updated user interface brings contextual information cards, similar to Now Brief, in the center of the screen. In addition to the new design, the update also introduces local controls when the internet goes down and support for Matter 1.6. SmartThings, Samsung's smart home platform, is receiving an update across various platforms. Alongside the revamped UI, Samsung has revealed the update brings improved local controls and a new feature called SmartThings Now. This summarization feature displays important information and actionable items at the top of the Home tab, tailored to users' location, usage patterns, and past activity. SmartThings Now will prioritize routines and may suggest reorganizing the cards on the Home page when seasons change.",
  "summary": "It also brings local device controls and support for Matter 1.6.",
  "key_points": [
    "Samsung updates SmartThings app with contextual cards like One UI’s Now Brief.",
    "Introduces local controls during internet outages and Matter 1.6 support.",
    "SmartThings Now feature prioritizes routines and suggests card reorganization."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The updated SmartThings app puts users' most relevant smart home information and controls front and center, reflecting a more personalized and proactive approach to managing connected devices.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}