Samsung is preparing a major free update for its SmartThings app as part of the upcoming One UI 9 software release. The update is expected to give the smart home platform a significant visual and functional overhaul, providing Galaxy users with a refreshed way to manage connected devices and services. The changes are part of Samsung’s wider software development around One UI 9, which is also introducing new features across compatible Galaxy devices.
The redesigned SmartThings experience is expected to make the application easier to use by placing greater emphasis on the way connected devices and smart home controls are presented. SmartThings serves as Samsung’s central platform for managing compatible smart home products, allowing users to connect and control devices through a smartphone or tablet. The upcoming interface changes are intended to give the application a new look while making core functions more accessible. The update is particularly relevant for Galaxy users who rely on SmartThings to manage multiple connected products from a single application. Samsung has continued to develop SmartThings as part of its wider connected device ecosystem, linking smartphones, televisions, appliances and other compatible products through its software platform.
The SmartThings overhaul comes alongside Samsung’s work on One UI 9, the company’s next major interface update for Galaxy devices. One UI 9 has already been associated with several new features, including improvements to the Galaxy user experience and additional customization options. Samsung has also been testing features such as real time internet speed indicators through its software ecosystem, showing the company’s continued focus on adding practical tools to Galaxy devices. The SmartThings changes are therefore part of a broader software refresh rather than an isolated application update, with Samsung working to make its connected device ecosystem more integrated with the Galaxy experience.
For SmartThings users, the update should provide a more modern interface while retaining the application’s central role in controlling compatible smart home products. Samsung has not indicated that users will need to pay for the redesigned experience, making the upgrade available as part of its existing software ecosystem. The company is expected to distribute the new SmartThings experience alongside the wider One UI 9 rollout, although availability can vary depending on device model and region. With Samsung continuing to expand its smart home platform across different categories of connected devices, the updated application could become an important part of the company’s broader Galaxy software experience.
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