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Samsung’s redesigned SmartThings app is now rolling out to Android with a refreshed layout, compact and adjustable cards, and changes to the built-in TV remote. The update is reported to be version 1.8.51.30, but availability may vary by device and rollout timing.
Samsung is rolling out a redesigned SmartThings app to Android, bringing the updated interface to users after it appeared on iOS. The release is reported as version 1.8.51.30 and changes how device controls and routines are arranged, while also updating the in-app TV remote and navigation bar.
The main change is a more compact layout on the Home and Devices screens. SmartThings now uses smaller, denser cards, allowing users to see more connected devices and routines in the same view. Cards can be resized and rearranged, so users can give frequently used controls a more prominent place.
Some controls are available directly from those cards. Tapping a device card’s icon can switch the device on or off, while routine cards can be triggered from the same screen. The Home tab also places information such as weather updates and suggested routines near the top, followed by a Favourites section for pinned devices and routines.
The built-in TV remote has been redesigned and now includes a light mode option. Users can also resize or reposition it within the app. The navigation bar has moved to a floating design, leaving more of the screen available for controls and cards. The redesign is reported to look largely the same as the iOS version.
More Smart Home Controls on Screen
The update changes the app’s everyday control layout rather than adding a new category of smart-home capability. Smaller cards and direct shortcuts may help users reach devices and routines with fewer steps, while resizing and rearranging let them prioritize the controls they use most.
For people who manage several connected devices, the revised Home screen also makes pinned controls and routine suggestions easier to find alongside general information. The redesigned remote gives users more control over its size and placement. The practical effect will depend on the devices and routines in each household, as well as whether users prefer a denser screen.
Samsung SmartThings app compatible devices
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Android Follows the iOS Release
The Android rollout follows the arrival of the redesigned app on iOS. The source report says the iOS version appeared before Samsung’s own Android devices received the update, making the current release the next stage of the rollout across mobile platforms.
SmartThings is Samsung’s app for managing compatible connected devices and routines. This release focuses on how those controls are presented: it adjusts the Home and Devices views, the built-in TV remote and navigation, rather than being described as a new SmartThings service. The reported Android version is 1.8.51.30; users can check Google Play or the Galaxy Store for an available update.
“The redesigned SmartThings app is rolling out to Android devices now.”
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Android smart home device control remote
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Availability Varies Across Android Devices
The rollout is described as underway, but it is not clear which devices or regions will receive the update first, or how long it will take to reach all eligible users. The source report says availability may depend on both the device and rollout timing.
The available information does not specify whether every Android device running SmartThings will receive the same interface at the same time, or whether any features depend on particular devices or app settings. It also does not provide details about a broader release schedule beyond the reported version number.
SmartThings app update for Android
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Check for Version 1.8.51.30
Android users can check the Google Play Store or Samsung’s Galaxy Store for SmartThings version 1.8.51.30. If the update is not listed yet, the rollout may not have reached their device; the report does not give a confirmed date for when that will happen.
As distribution continues, users will be able to see whether the redesigned cards, Home screen sections and adjustable TV remote are available on their devices. Samsung has not provided a timeline in the source material for the rollout to be completed.
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Key Questions
What is changing in the Android SmartThings app?
The update brings smaller, denser device and routine cards, cards users can resize and rearrange, and shortcuts for switching devices or triggering routines. It also changes the Home tab, TV remote and navigation bar.
Which version is rolling out?
The redesigned app is reported to be version 1.8.51.30. Users can check the Google Play Store or Samsung’s Galaxy Store for an update.
Is the redesigned app available to every Android user?
Not necessarily. The rollout is underway, but availability may vary by device and timing. The source report does not give a date for when it will reach all users.
What is different about the SmartThings TV remote?
The remote has a refreshed design, a light mode option, and controls that let users resize or reposition it within the app.
How does the new Home screen work?
The Home tab puts information such as weather updates and suggested routines near the top, followed by Favourites for pinned devices and routines.
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