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Samsung Will Start Charging For SmartThings API Access
Samsung is ending free access to its SmartThings API and introducing paid tiers. The changes primarily target commercial partners and software developers. This shift may affect third-party tools such as Home Assistant.
What changed
Samsung announced a transition to paid access for its smart home API starting in October 2026.
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Samsung to Implement Fees for SmartThings API Access
confidence 90%Samsung is ending free access to its SmartThings API and introducing paid tiers. The changes primarily target commercial partners and software developers. This shift may affect third-party tools such as Home Assistant.
What's confirmed:
- Samsung will start charging for SmartThings API access.
- The new pricing begins in October 2026.
- The move affects software developers and commercial partners.
- The changes may impact Home Assistant users.
Still unconfirmed:
- Individual non-commercial developers will pay a monthly fee of $4.99 or $5.
- Samsung is introducing a specific personal plan alongside commercial tiers.