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Samsung SmartThings update adds Now Brief, local control, Matter 1.6 for Samsung TV and ap

SmartThings Now is live on Android, Samsung TVs, and fridges — with local control, Matter 1.6, and One UI–style contextual nudges.

By Appliance Watch

The Home Tech Desk · (6 Oct 2026)

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Samsung SmartThings app interface showing dynamic wallpaper and SmartThings Now summary cards
Samsung SmartThings app interface showing dynamic wallpaper and SmartThings Now summary cardsPhoto via Android Authority

Samsung SmartThings app gets Now Brief-style summary, local control, Matter 1.6 — rolls out to Android, TVs, fridges now | Hitechreports | 2026-10-06T07:49:37Z | mobiles (corrected: smart home / cross-platform apps) | global | SEO title: Samsung SmartThings update adds Now Brief, local control, Matter 1.6 for Samsung TV and appliances | headline: Samsung SmartThings just got a One UI–style brain, and it’s live on your TV, fridge, and phone right now | byline: Hitechreports staff | region: global | section: smart home | tags: samsung-smartthings, samsung-tv, matter-16, one-ui-now-brief, smart-home-apps | body: Samsung has pushed a major SmartThings app update globally. And it’s not limited to phones.

The refresh is live now on Android, iOS (last week), Samsung smart TVs, refrigerators, and other Smart Hub–enabled appliances with 7- or 9-inch displays. It brings three concrete upgrades: a new AI-assisted summary layer called SmartThings Now, full local device control over Wi-Fi (no internet required), and support for Matter v1.6.

SmartThings Now works like One UI’s Now Brief, but for your home. It surfaces personalized, context-aware alerts and actions at the top of the Home tab: a reminder to check on an older family member via Family Care if no activity is detected, a prompt to turn on the AC before you arrive home, or a nudge to switch lights on as you pull into the driveway.

It learns from location, usage history, and seasonal patterns. And may even suggest reorganizing your Home screen cards when weather shifts. The interface itself is streamlined: a floating bottom bar puts frequently used controls within thumb reach, and wallpapers shift dynamically based on real-time weather data. Local control means devices stay responsive even during an internet outage, commands route directly over your local Wi-Fi network.

Matter v1.6 support tightens security between compatible third-party devices, though Samsung hasn’t specified which new brands or products are certified under the update. No price change. No subscription tier shift. Just a functional, cross-platform upgrade.

Landing in the same week Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series begins rolling out One UI 9.0 in Europe. The update is live. Your TV already has it.

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