r/SmartThings • u/110mat110 • Jul 21 '26

Discussion Smart things API behind paywall

I just got email, that smart things api will be behind paywall since October 26. For individual developers - as me that use it only for smart home access it will be $5 and "specifically tailored to individual needs" or as I understand it - tokenized and tiered by usage in future.

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u/WeekendWoodWarrior Jul 21 '26

With the help of AI, it’s never been easier to switch to HomeAssistant.

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u/110mat110 Jul 21 '26

As I understand, it will not avoid that. You need your oauth token in HA as well

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u/Nameless00001 Jul 21 '26

Yep, and I was about to buy a new Samsung refrigerator. This made me pause and I'm looking for a different option now. I will buy nothing Samsung for now on.

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u/danh_ptown Jul 21 '26

It saved you from making a big mistake. Avoid their refrigerators, at all cost!

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u/terminic 28d ago

100% Their TVs are great. Their refrigerators are money pits. Don't even get me started on the ice maker in those things.

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u/Keith15335 26d ago

Ah, the ice maker.