Introduction Package contents Connections About the Samsung Connect Device Device layout System Connecting the USB power adaptor Setting up the Samsung Connect SmartThings Turning the screen on and off Touchscreen Introduction Navigating the screen Connecting new devices Home screen Disconnecting devices...
Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of media. • D efault apps that come with the Samsung Connect are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an app provided with the Samsung Connect, contact a Samsung Service Centre.
• T he items supplied with the Samsung Connect and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider. • T he supplied items are designed only for this Samsung Connect and may not be compatible with other devices.
Basics About the Samsung Connect The Samsung Connect functions as a hub for smart devices in your home. You can connect a variety of devices in your home to the Samsung Connect. The Samsung Connect allows you to monitor, control, and manage connected devices via the SmartThings mobile app on your mobile device and the Samsung Connect.
Basics Device layout Samsung Connect Microphone Touchscreen Light sensor Speaker Standby/Wake key USB power jack Function • P ress to turn on or off the screen. Standby/Wake...
USB power jack. Connecting the USB power adaptor improperly may cause serious damage to the Samsung Connect. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty. Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket. The Samsung Connect will turn on.
2 A, the Samsung Connect may turn off due to a low power supply. • T he Samsung Connect will turn off when it is not connected to a USB power adaptor or when the power supply is interrupted.
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Enter the name of the Samsung Connect’s location and tap Next. Read the on-screen instructions about connecting new devices and tap Connect. The Samsung Connect will automatically search for devices to connect to. This may take several minutes. Tap Next to complete the setup.
Turning the screen on and off To turn on the screen, tap the screen. Or, press the Standby/Wake key. To turn off the screen, press the Standby/Wake key. If the Samsung Connect is not used for a specified period, the screen will automatically turn off.
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Basics Tapping and holding Tap and hold the Home screen for two or more seconds to access the Edit mode. Swiping Swipe to the left or right to view other panels.
Basics Navigating the screen Returning to the previous screen Press the Back key in the bottom right of the screen. Scrolling through items Swipe upwards or downwards to scroll through apps or items.
Basics Home screen Introduction The Home screen can have multiple panels. Swipe to the left or right to view items on the Home screen, such as the dashboard and widgets. Available widgets and their arrangement may vary depending on the software version.
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Basics Widgets You can add widgets to the Home screen. Widgets are small apps that offer limited functionality to provide information and convenient access. The Weather and the Bluetooth speaker widgets are available by default. On the dashboard, swipe to the left and select a widget to use. Weather Speaker When you customise settings for Routines and Things on your mobile device’s...
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Basics Adding widgets Tap and hold the Home screen, and then tap Select a category. Tick the desired widget and tap Done. You cannot remove default widgets. Removing widgets Tap and hold the Home screen. on the desired widget. Alternatively, tap and deselect the desired widget.
Basics Menu panel The Menu panel allows you to easily customise Samsung Connect settings, add new devices, and more. at the bottom left of the screen. Adjust the volume of Display the volume settings. notifications. An app Indicator icons Indicator icons appear at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are most common.
Basics Setting the screen lock Prevent others from accessing your Samsung Connect when you are not using it. If you have enabled the screen lock feature, it will activate when the screen turns off. After activating this feature, the Samsung Connect requires an unlock code whenever you turn on the screen.
The Samsung Connect can be updated to the latest software. Updating over the air The Samsung Connect can be directly updated to the latest software by the firmware over- the-air (FOTA) service. On the Menu panel, tap Settings → About device → Software update → Update now.
Notices for using Bluetooth • T o avoid problems when connecting the Samsung Connect to another device, place the devices close to each other. • E nsure that the Samsung Connect and the other Bluetooth device are within the Bluetooth connection range (10 m).
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Media audio switch to activate it. • I f the Bluetooth connection fails or the other device cannot locate the Samsung Connect, remove the device’s information from the other device’s list. Then, try to connect again.
Pause and resume playback. Skip to the previous song. Skip to the next song. Adjust the volume. The Samsung Connect may not be able to control music playback when connected to some devices. Notifications You can view notifications about your home status.
. Alternatively, open the Menu panel and tap Weather. Enter a city name and select a city from the list. The Samsung Connect will display the current weather and the predicted weather for the week. Remove the Weather widget from the Home screen.
Rooms You can assign your connected devices to rooms in your home and control them from one place. The Samsung Connect will display a list of rooms that you have added on your mobile device’s SmartThings mobile app. To use this feature on the Samsung Connect, you must add rooms on the SmartThings mobile app.
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S Voice Waking up the Samsung Connect You can wake up the Samsung Connect with a voice command while the screen is off. Say “Hi, Samsung” to the Samsung Connect. Alternatively, on the Menu panel, tap S Voice. When you launch this feature for the first time, read the on-screen instructions and tap Ok.
Say a voice command. If the Samsung Connect recognises the command, the device will perform the corresponding action. This feature will close automatically if the Samsung Connect is not used for a specified period. Tips for better voice recognition • S peak clearly.
Settings Introduction Customise settings for functions and apps. You can make your Samsung Connect more personalised by configuring various setting options. Tap Settings on the Menu panel. Connections Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network. On the Settings screen, tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the switch to activate it.
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Settings Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to play music on your Samsung Connect by connecting to other Bluetooth- enabled devices. • S ome devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your device.
On the Settings screen, tap Display. • B rightness: Adjust the brightness for the display. • A ctivate screen saver: Set the length of time the Samsung Connect waits before activating the screensaver. • S creen saver duration: Set the length of time the Samsung Connect displays a screensaver.
Settings Lock screen Set the screen lock using a PIN. On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen → Pin lock. System Accounts View your SmartThings account information. On the Settings screen, tap Accounts. Language and input View the display language and change the keyboard settings. On the Settings screen, tap Language and input.
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Delete the data used by S Voice from the S Voice server. On the Settings screen, tap Reset S Voice → Reset. Reset Samsung Connect Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data. On the Settings screen, tap Reset Samsung Connect → Reset.
SmartThings and tap → Support. Connecting new devices Connect your devices in your home to the Samsung Connect so that you can control them via the SmartThings mobile app and the Samsung Connect. On the Apps screen of your mobile device, tap SmartThings.
The device will be disconnected from the Samsung Connect and the SmartThings mobile app. Deleting device connections If you have trouble reconnecting a Z-wave device to the Samsung Connect, you can delete the device connection and try again. Devices you want to exclude must be within the range of the Samsung Connect.
Tap the Samsung Connect’s name. Tap Z-Wave Utilities → General Device Exclusion. If the Samsung Connect is included into another network, Group 1 is used to provide Lifeline services and the Samsung Connect will send the Device Reset Locally signal to associated nodes in the event that the Samsung Connect is reset by the consumer.
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SmartThings Monitoring your home On the Apps screen of your mobile device, tap SmartThings → Tap Home. Notification area Security options Monitoring items and current status Select a security option to use. • A RM (AWAY): Turn on the security system. You can monitor your home’s sensors when you are away.
SmartThings Using My Home Add rooms to sort your connected devices according to their location in your home. You can easily control the devices in one place. On the Apps screen of your mobile device, tap SmartThings → Tap Rooms → → Add Room. Enter the name of the room.
Introduction Routines allow you to instantly perform assigned actions at different times, such as when you are at home or at the office. When you tap a routine, the Samsung Connect will perform your assigned actions. On the Apps screen of your mobile device, tap SmartThings →...
Register your family members to the app via presence sensors or compatible mobile devices. To use this feature, you must set the Samsung Connect’s location information when you set up the Samsung Connect. Refer to Setting up the Samsung Connect for more information.
SmartThings Using SmartApps Installing apps from SmartApps allows you to quickly find and personalise automations or rules for your connected devices. Installing apps On the Apps screen of your mobile device, tap SmartThings → Tap SmartApps. Select a category, select an app, and then tap Install. Customise the settings for the selected app.
• M ake sure the Samsung Connect is securely connected to the USB power adaptor. • R estart the Samsung Connect by unplugging it from the USB power adaptor, wait a few minutes, and then reconnect the USB power adaptor to the Samsung Connect.
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Your Samsung Connect freezes or has fatal errors If your Samsung Connect freezes or hangs, you may need to close apps or turn off the Samsung Connect and turn it on again. If your Samsung Connect is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Standby/Wake key and tap Restart to restart it.
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Your Samsung Connect is hot to the touch When you use apps that require more power or use apps on your Samsung Connect for an extended period of time, your Samsung Connect may feel hot to the touch. This is normal and should not affect your Samsung Connect’s lifespan or performance.
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