Samsung’s SmartThings API Terminates Free Access

Samsung's SmartThings API will end free access in October 2026, introducing a $4.99/month fee for non-commercial users along with commercial tiers. Users who rely on the API — including those with Home Assistant integrations — will be affected, while those using only the SmartThings app will not. The move follows a pattern of commercial IoT platforms reducing free access over time, and is not the first disruption SmartThings users have faced, as original hubs were discontinued in 2021.

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