Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Samsung SmartThings just got a Matter 1.5 update that everyone should be excited about. Samsung’s smart home platform now ...

Expanding the lineup of smart gadgets and gizmos you can buy for your home, Samsung SmartThings now offers the SmartThings Tracker. Pair it with the SmartThings app, and this small white square tracks ...

The good news for SmartThings users is that it’s not just the 1.5 support on a platform level that’s been announced; Samsung has already lined up some partners for its Matter camera move too, with ...

Matter 1.5 introduces support for cameras alongside enhanced capabilities for closure devices such as blinds, awnings and ...

The Samsung SmartThings platform has typically been a secondary consideration for most smart home users, especially in the face of more advanced options like Amazon Alexa or Google Home. SmartThings ...

Samsung’s SmartThings doesn’t get the attention that the Amazon, Google and Apple ecosystems get, but it’s a very powerful and flexible platform for devices such as smart lights. Although the number ...

Galaxy Watch or Ring owners can now trigger SmartThings automations based on when they go to sleep or wake up. Galaxy Watch or Ring owners can now trigger SmartThings automations based on when they go ...

Chris is the former Editor of Pocket-lint. He has been a technology journalist since 2008 and has covered the rise of Android and reviewed just about every important device along the way. Chris lives ...

Samsung has just made a bold play to solidify its position in the rapidly growing smart home category. On Thursday, connected home startup SmartThings announced it has been acquired by the Korean tech ...

Cameras from various manufacturers should play nicer for those in the SmartThings ecosystem thanks to a Matter interoperability update ...