Did you knowSamsung’s SmartThingsworks with Google Assistant?
you may use the SmartThings app and hub to connect different smart home devices from different brands (including sensors, locks, light switches, outlets, and thermostats) together. These devices can then communicate and essentially open up limitless possibilities for you. SmartThings is compatible with hundreds of smart home devices; it’s even compatible withGoogle Nest speakersand Google Assistant.
That means you can use your Google Nest Mini to bark voice commands at your smart home devices connected via theSmartThings hub. For instance, you can ask Google Assistant on the Nest Mini to lock and unlock the Schlage smart lock on your front door. If you’re interested in connecting Google Nest speakers to SmartThings in order to voice control your smart home devices, here’s how to set it all up.
If you don’t own a Nest speaker, we’ll also tell you how you can connect SmartThings to Google Assistant on a phone or watch.
What do you need to get started?
You need a Google Home or Nest speaker, obviously, to get voice control through one of those devices.
But if you don’t own one and still want to use Google Assistant with SmartThings, you could use an Android phone or a WearOS device. Either way, you need to download the SmartThings app forAndroidoriOSand create an account. Once you do that, you need to prepare your specific device before starting the set-up process:
How to set up Google Assistant with SmartThings
Following these steps will connect your Google and SmartThings accounts, giving Google Assistant access to those devices whether that’s on a Google speaker, Android phone or WearOS watch. Essentially, once you’ve connected Google and SmartThings, you’ll get seamless control using Google Assistant or the Google Home app.
How to assign SmartThings devices to rooms
You will need to assign your SmartThings devices to rooms to control them as a group with Google Assistant.
If the room doesn’t exist, you’re able to add it at this stage by creating a new room during this process. Alternatively, you can head into the settings and find “rooms and groups” and add devices to existing rooms if you prefer.
Having devices assigned to a particular room means you’re able to say things like “turn off office” and you’ll turn off everything, or “turn on officer heater” for example, rather than having to use the specific name of that device.
How to control SmartThings with Google Home
Now that you’ve finished the set-up process, you’re ready to control your SmartThings devices with your voice through Google Assistant. Here are some example phrases for controlling SmartThings devices. Remember you’re able to use “OK Google” or “Hey Google”.
