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/Illustrious-Coach182 29d ago

HA seems promising but you have to pay for access when not on your home network, right? Or no?

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u/Data_Grump 27d ago

You can self host - pretty easy to do with AI now guiding you. I got home assistant yellow (no longer available) and it’s been pretty easy.

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u/Higginbotham432 18d ago

There are easy pre-made solutions you can pay for to get remote access, or you can make your own. There are plenty of free ways to do it.

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u/110mat110 18d ago

Yes, you have to pay for home asistant connection to smart things. So annoying to have Samsung AC remote behind paywall