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Engagement Data to Guide Product Development
What is SmartThings Analytics?
With our recent update, once you become Works with SmartThings certified, you can use SmartThings Analytics to gather useful data about how your products are being used in the field with PII-safe engagement data. The best part: you can see information like the number of registered and active devices, where your customers are located, and the SmartThings Capabilities that are most commonly used — which helps inform how customers interact with your products.

Leverage these insights to optimize your products and product roadmap.







Why Should Developers and Product Teams Use SmartThings Analytics?
We are always looking for ways to better connect partners with our millions of users.

We know that it can be difficult to collect user engagement data — especially for partners who manufacture Hub Connected devices.

Last year, we announced our first version of Analytics, which included Registered and Active devices. After obtaining Works with SmartThings certification, partners can easily access SmartThings Analytics from the Console.

Since receiving positive feedback on the first version of Analytics, we’ve continued to improve performance and expand the type of data partners can access. New this year, we are providing both country-level data and Capability level use. With Capability data, you can answer questions about the most commonly used features of your product, like “Are users actually changing the color of their lights?”

Leverage these insights to drive better outcomes for your products and users, and optimize your products based on real user interactions.


Key Features of SmartThings Analytics
Real-world Usage Data: SmartThings Analytics makes it easy to know if your users are engaged with your products by providing real-world usage data, which we’ve built in a way that gives you actionable data while still protecting the privacy of users’ data.
User-friendly Interface: With an intuitive and user-friendly interface, the Analytics tool ensures a seamless experience for product owners and developers of all levels.
Multiple Ways to Gain Insights: Easily search by an individual product or your entire catalog, within one country or within a region. Or choose to go back as far as 7, 30, 90 days, or with a custom date range. Lastly, see which SmartThings "Capabilities" are being used — there are plenty of ways to get actionable engagement data to drive product decisions.

Product Questions that SmartThings Analytics Answers

Where am I getting most of my product sales? In which countries do I have the most active user base? What features / SmartThings Capabilities do my customers use the most? Which are used the least? How many active devices do I have compared to registered devices? How are the active devices and registered devices trending over time? Did device registrations go up after our recent marketing campaign? Or after the event where we showcased our brand?

How to Get Started with SmartThings Analytics?
Ready to view Analytics for your device(s)? Here's a quick resource guide to help you get started and show you the features:


1. Begin by Accessing Analytics
Analytics is only available to partners who have Works with SmartThings (WWST) certified products.
Visit the SmartThings Developer Console and navigate to the Analytics section, accessible at SmartThings Developer Console.


Keep reading for a screen-by-screen walkthrough, or check out this video.


If you have a WWST certified product(s) , but do not have access to the Console, email us at [email protected].









2. Set Up Your Search Parameters

With Analytics you can search by:

Product(s): Search by one product or all to see a portfolio view of how your products are being used.



Date: See the last 7, 30, or 90 days of data, or choose a custom data range.



Location: View data by county or region.





3. View Data for Insights
Registered Devices: View devices that are registered with SmartThings.



Active Devices: View devices with an event or an online status in the last 24 hours. Devices may go from the inactive state to the active state and vice versa.



Capabilities: See SmartThings Capabilities that are being used for your product or products. Get a glimpse of which capabilities are the most used.



Geo Location: View by country or region.


See where your products are being used by country or by region.

Any of these fields can be made full screen or zoomed in on. The data can be also exported as a CSV.



Our latest update with Analytics represents another avenue for providing more value for WWST Certified partners. Access to this variety of usage data is critical to understanding how your products are being used.
Ready to gain more product insights? Navigate to Analytics in the Certification Console to see these insights and apply them to your product strategy.
Want to integrate your device with SmartThings? Visit https://developer.smartthings.com to access tools like Edge Builder and Test Suite, and then leverage our Certification Console to get your device(s) certified.
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Engagement Data to Guide Product Development
What is SmartThings Analytics?
With our recent update, once you become Works with SmartThings certified, you can use SmartThings Analytics to gather useful data about how your products are being used in the field with PII-safe engagement data. The best part: you can see information like the number of registered and active devices, where your customers are located, and the SmartThings Capabilities that are most commonly used — which helps inform how customers interact with your products.

Leverage these insights to optimize your products and product roadmap.







Why Should Developers and Product Teams Use SmartThings Analytics?
We are always looking for ways to better connect partners with our millions of users.

We know that it can be difficult to collect user engagement data — especially for partners who manufacture Hub Connected devices.

Last year, we announced our first version of Analytics, which included Registered and Active devices. After obtaining Works with SmartThings certification, partners can easily access SmartThings Analytics from the Console.

Since receiving positive feedback on the first version of Analytics, we’ve continued to improve performance and expand the type of data partners can access. New this year, we are providing both country-level data and Capability level use. With Capability data, you can answer questions about the most commonly used features of your product, like “Are users actually changing the color of their lights?”

Leverage these insights to drive better outcomes for your products and users, and optimize your products based on real user interactions.


Key Features of SmartThings Analytics
Real-world Usage Data: SmartThings Analytics makes it easy to know if your users are engaged with your products by providing real-world usage data, which we’ve built in a way that gives you actionable data while still protecting the privacy of users’ data.
User-friendly Interface: With an intuitive and user-friendly interface, the Analytics tool ensures a seamless experience for product owners and developers of all levels.
Multiple Ways to Gain Insights: Easily search by an individual product or your entire catalog, within one country or within a region. Or choose to go back as far as 7, 30, 90 days, or with a custom date range. Lastly, see which SmartThings "Capabilities" are being used — there are plenty of ways to get actionable engagement data to drive product decisions.

Product Questions that SmartThings Analytics Answers

Where am I getting most of my product sales? In which countries do I have the most active user base? What features / SmartThings Capabilities do my customers use the most? Which are used the least? How many active devices do I have compared to registered devices? How are the active devices and registered devices trending over time? Did device registrations go up after our recent marketing campaign? Or after the event where we showcased our brand?

How to Get Started with SmartThings Analytics?
Ready to view Analytics for your device(s)? Here's a quick resource guide to help you get started and show you the features:


1. Begin by Accessing Analytics
Analytics is only available to partners who have Works with SmartThings (WWST) certified products.
Visit the SmartThings Developer Console and navigate to the Analytics section, accessible at SmartThings Developer Console.


Keep reading for a screen-by-screen walkthrough, or check out this video.


If you have a WWST certified product(s) , but do not have access to the Console, email us at [email protected].









2. Set Up Your Search Parameters

With Analytics you can search by:

Product(s): Search by one product or all to see a portfolio view of how your products are being used.



Date: See the last 7, 30, or 90 days of data, or choose a custom data range.



Location: View data by county or region.





3. View Data for Insights
Registered Devices: View devices that are registered with SmartThings.



Active Devices: View devices with an event or an online status in the last 24 hours. Devices may go from the inactive state to the active state and vice versa.



Capabilities: See SmartThings Capabilities that are being used for your product or products. Get a glimpse of which capabilities are the most used.



Geo Location: View by country or region.


See where your products are being used by country or by region.

Any of these fields can be made full screen or zoomed in on. The data can be also exported as a CSV.



Our latest update with Analytics represents another avenue for providing more value for WWST Certified partners. Access to this variety of usage data is critical to understanding how your products are being used.
Ready to gain more product insights? Navigate to Analytics in the Certification Console to see these insights and apply them to your product strategy.
Want to integrate your device with SmartThings? Visit https://developer.smartthings.com to access tools like Edge Builder and Test Suite, and then leverage our Certification Console to get your device(s) certified.
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Introducing WWST Test Suite: Simplifying Development Testing for the SmartThings Platform

At SmartThings, we’re committed to providing developers with the tools they need to create innovative and seamless smart home experiences. We are excited to introduce our newest addition to the developer toolkit: Works with SmartThings (WWST) Test Suite.

The Test Suite is designed to assist our device company partners in certifying their devices as part of the WWST certification process. With Test Suite, developers can easily test SmartThings integrations, get certified easier, and showcase their devices to tens of millions of SmartThings users.


What is the WWST Test Suite?
The Test Suite is a comprehensive tool designed specifically for device developers integrating with the SmartThings platform. It provides a unified environment where developers can thoroughly test their products’ capabilities across various scenarios, helping to identify and address potential issues before deployment.


Why Should Developers Use the Test Suite?

Centralized Testing Environment: With the Test Suite, developers can leverage a centralized testing environment hosted on the SmartThings platform. This eliminates the need to set up complex testing configurations locally, saving time and effort in the testing process. Recently, there has been expanded coverage for 90+ of the most popular "Capabilities" with more planned by the end of the year.


User-Friendly Interface: With an intuitive and user-friendly interface, the self-testing tool ensures a seamless experience for product owners and developers of all levels.

Real-Time Feedback: Receive instant and detailed feedback on your product's compliance status, allowing for quick identification and resolution of any issues.
Reduce your Testing Costs: Save money and time on testing with our free and easy-to-use Test Suite for your certification process.

How to get started with Test Suite?

Ready to use the Test Suite for your device (s)? Here's a quick guide to help you get started:


1. Access the Test Suite
Visit the SmartThings Developer Console and navigate to the Test Suite section, accessible at SmartThings Developer Console.




2. Set Up Your Testing Environment
Test Suite displays a list of available devices connected across your locations. If you do not have any devices connected to the location associated with your developer account, use the SmartThings app to add them.
It’s easy to collaborate with colleagues using Test Suite. You can add team members in the development console and they can check the status of device tests which makes it easy to work together.



3. Test Scenarios
Test Scenarios are automatically generated to test the capabilities of your device. This reduces the time needed to set up tests and makes your development testing easy.
We know some Capabilities may require more complicated setups; you can select which tests to perform in each session.
TipMake sure you include them all before submitting for certification to ensure a faster WWST process.





4. Run Tests
Once you have set up your Capabilities, you can start your tests.
Many tests automatically execute, but there are certain tests that require a manual action to be taken. For example, when testing a motion sensor, a motion detection event is required to pass successfully.
These requirements are indicated before and during an active test session. Note that some tests must be completed within a set time or otherwise will be considered a failed test.



5. Submit Your Test Results


Once the test is complete, you can use any feedback or insights to iterate on your product and retest if necessary.






Once you’re ready, attach your test results to your WWST certification submission. We will review your test results and assign a Partner Success Manager to help you complete your Works with SmartThings certification.










Our new Test Suite tool represents a significant step forward in our commitment to supporting developers and enhancing their experience on the SmartThings platform. By providing a robust testing environment with simulation, automation, and integration capabilities, we aim to empower developers to build high-quality SmartThings integrations with confidence.

Are you ready to elevate your SmartThings development experience? Dive into the Test Suite today and unlock new possibilities for your smart home innovations.


For support with bulk registration of your portfolio of products, contact [email protected].
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Samsung Electronics today announced SmartThings Pro and next-generation display technologies for its award-winning digital signage lineup. The announcement is part of the company’s participation at InfoComm, the largest professional audio-visual industry trade show in North America, held in Las Vegas from June 12 to 14.
 
At Booth W1225, Samsung will showcase SmartThings Pro, an evolution of SmartThings with business-focused capabilities; Samsung Color E-Paper, an ultra-low power, lightweight and slim digital paper display; exclusive new generative AI functions for the Interactive Whiteboard (WAD series); and the new Samsung Business TV BED series, a UHD TV with flexible functionality for businesses across different sectors. These solutions will be displayed throughout InfoComm, with Samsung providing demonstrations and educational sessions to highlight the products’ wide-ranging benefits.
 
“We are pleased to introduce a variety of new solutions, services and products at this year’s InfoComm,” said Hoon Chung, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “Building on our legacy of being ranked No.1 in signage sales for 15 consecutive years, we are using this event to showcase our latest solutions that cater to diverse business needs.”
 
 
SmartThings Pro Brings New Intelligence to Business Environments

 
SmartThings Pro extends Samsung’s hyper-connected smart home technology to business environments, enhancing sustainability, automating operations and improving the overall business experience. To better support business-to-business (B2B) customers, SmartThings Pro offers customizable Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for seamless integration. It also features AI Energy Mode, an intelligent power saving technology that reduces energy consumption based on ambient brightness, content analysis and motion detection. This energy-saving algorithm is available for Samsung products connected to the SmartThings Pro ecosystem.
 
Additionally, SmartThings Pro enables users to check the connection status of various IoT devices through a user-friendly dashboard. This dashboard provides AI to analyze connected devices, helping users use their devices more efficiently and adopt energy-saving practices.
 

 
Beyond individual users, SmartThings Pro will also improve the general operations of connected devices in corporate environments, including SMART Signage, hospitality displays, air conditioning systems, digital appliances and much more. It also helps corporate clients manage various environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, lighting more effectively by linking various IoT products. It also integrates sensors like cameras to enhance monitoring and control capabilities. These features help users automate daily configurations and setups, resulting in more efficient and sustainable operations while reducing overall business costs.
 
Many of Samsung’s partners already plan to use the available APIs. Some of these partners include:
 
Cisco, which will demonstrate API integrations with Cisco video devices at InfoComm and show how to integrate them with Webex Control Hub for scaled deployments. Aqara, which will enhance the Smart Hotel experience through co-operating experiences. Quividi, which will build a retail analytics solution with its online data center, VidiCenter, leveraging its new partnership with Samsung.  
“We will further enhance Samsung’s IoT solutions for the B2B market through SmartThings Pro,” said Chanwoo Park, Executive Vice President at Samsung Electronics. “Our customized solutions strengthen display performance in apartment buildings, residential spaces, public facilities like schools and commercial spaces like retail, hotels and offices. SmartThings will not only improve performance for these operators, but it will reduce cost.”
 
 
Color E-Paper: Extremely Efficient, Lightweight and Slim Display for Businesses

 
Samsung will unveil its ultra-low power display, Samsung Color E-Paper (EMDX model), for the first time at InfoComm. Seamlessly blending digital ink with innovative full-color e-paper technology, this new signage can replace analog or paper promotional materials.
 
The new product offers a more eco-conscious alternative to traditional promotional methods while delivering the high-visibility signage businesses need. The Samsung Color E-Paper operates at 0.00W1 when displaying static image and consumes significantly less power than traditional digital signage when changing images. Additionally, managers can remotely control the Color E-Paper, setting schedules to save energy with automatic wake-up and sleep times.
 

 
The 32-inch screen is equipped with QHD (2,560 x 1,440) resolution and a 60,000-color gamut (six colors per pixel: red, yellow, green, blue, white and black). Weighing only 2.9kg and measuring 17.9mm in width,2 it can be seamlessly installed in various locations, such as walls, tables or even ceilings, without additional mounts. This flexibility allows businesses and advertisers to deploy the Color E-Paper in multiple locations to effectively engage audiences while reducing operational costs.
 
Samsung Color E-Paper includes a dedicated mobile app3 that allows users to easily create or change content. It also supports the Samsung VXT solution, enabling real-time monitoring and remote integrated management of multiple displays simultaneously. The VXT CMS Canvas also offers a variety of templates optimized for E-paper displays, making it easier to produce content across different verticals.
 
For charging and data transmission, the Color E-Paper features two USB-C type ports and supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It also includes 8GB of flash memory, an interchangeable bezel that allows users to change colors of the frame4 and VESA5 standard wall mount compatibility6 to provide users with enhanced connectivity, customization options and flexible mounting solutions.
 
The Color E-Paper panel utilizes the innovative E Ink Spectra 6 technology, a groundbreaking color solution designed for in-store advertising, indoor signage and replacing paper posters. It features an enhanced color spectrum and advanced color imaging algorithm to improve marketing and advertising performance.
 
“We’re excited to announce our partnership with Samsung to unveil the innovative 32-inch E Ink Spectra 6 for the signage market,” said Dr. FY Gan, President of E Ink Holdings. “This collaboration highlights our commitment to a brighter future with display solutions. By merging E Ink’s cutting-edge color e-Paper technology with Samsung’s signage expertise, we are poised to deliver low-power color displays that revolutionize digital promotion and communication, while enhancing sustainability strategies.”
 
 
Interactive Whiteboard: AI Capabilities Boost the Learning Experience

 
First announced at ISE,7 the Interactive Whiteboard (WAD series) will make a grand entrance at InfoComm, loaded with new features that include generative AI capabilities.
 
New AI-powered features include automatic transcriptions from spoken lessons and the ability to generate detailed class summaries that highlight key points and main topics. By analyzing the teacher’s voice transcription, the written material on the display and provided educational materials, it can also generate quizzes for students. It also uses machine learning to improve content accuracy and block inappropriate content.
 
Additionally, through a collaboration with educational technology company Merlyn Mind, the display will feature voice recognition technology optimized for educational environments. This will simplify control of the Interactive Display and help tailor its functionalities to align with school-specific curricula.
 
“We are delighted to collaborate with Samsung Electronics, a global leader in educational technology and innovation,” said Dr. Satya Nitta, the CEO of Merlyn Mind. “Samsung has a long history of bringing advanced technology to classrooms, starting with Chromebooks over a decade ago. Together, we will continue to integrate our purpose-built AI for education with Samsung’s solutions to create more engaging and effective learning environments.”
 
These capabilities will roll out for all three different-sized models later in the year, providing more convenient usability and a higher contextual learning environment.
 
 
Samsung Business TV BED: Exceptional Image Quality With Flexible Functionality

 
At InfoComm, Samsung will also showcase the Samsung Business TV BED series, offering UHD picture quality and flexible functionality. Available in a range of sizes8 – 43, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75 or 85 inches – the TV can fit into almost any space, making it an optimal choice to enhance both the style and functionality of various environments. This solution meets the needs of sectors including restaurant industry, education, small/home offices and other small businesses.
 

 
Launching globally in Q3,9 businesses can use the existing Samsung Business TV App available on Android or iOS devices to remotely manage, schedule and display customized content effortlessly. It also supports SmartThings Pro and Samsung VXT, meeting a wide variety of business needs and providing lifelike clarity through 4K image quality and smooth device management.
 
 
1 The power measurement is based on IEC 62301 standards. According to the standards, the value rounded to the second decimal place, and the average power below 0.005W is indicated as 0.00W.
2 Specifications based on internal testing pre-launch. Final specifications subject to change.
3 App is available on Android and iOS.
4 Bezel frame sold separately
5 Video Electronics Standards Association
6 Compatible with 200×200 VESA mount
7 Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) is a leading audiovisual (AV) and systems integration trade show in Europe.
8 Size availability varies by region.
9 Specific launch timing will vary by region.
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