Samsung’s latest SmartThing update has added support for Siri Shortcuts. In a press release, Samsung announced that you can now use Siri to run SmartThing routines, allowing you to use Apple’s voice assistant to control your smart home.
Siri Shortcuts is a feature in iOS that lets you run automations by asking Siri. This can either be created by the user in the Shortcuts app or by the manufacturers in their app.
This update should make it easier to control your SmartThing home using your iPhone, HomePod, or other Apple device. For example, you can now call Siri to trigger your “good morning” routine with a smart thing that automatically adjusts the lights, turns on your coffee maker, and opens your blinds when you wake up.
Samsung is also expanding its SmartThing app for Apple devices. On Apple Watch, you can now view a complete list of your devices, send commands, and perform routines, while the SmartThing app for iOS gives you the ability to view and control up to five recently used devices from your lock screen with live activities.
