Samsung to introduce paid SmartThings API tiers from October
Samsung is launching paid API tiers for its SmartThings platform starting in October 2026. The move aims to improve service reliability and support the platform's growing commercial ecosystem.
Why it matters
This shift reflects a broader industry trend of monetizing smart home infrastructure and developer ecosystems.
Samsung will introduce paid access tiers for its SmartThings API from October 2026, including a USD 4.99 per month plan for individual developers, as it looks to expand enterprise capabilities and support growing commercial use of its smart home platform. The company said the move is designed to improve the reliability, scalability, and security of the SmartThings API, which connects third-party applications and platforms to the SmartThings ecosystem. Samsung said the platform now has more than 460 million
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