Release Notes

2024

Nov 26

• Cloud Connected Devices applying for the CbS program are no longer required to certify variant devices if the primary device completes Certification Console test suite testing at the time of application.

Nov 19

• Enterprise API
  • You can now list child Locations of a Location Group.
  • Improved usability of the Set Member Role's user path parameter.
  • Easier navigation of Locations when parented by a given Location Group.

Nov 5

• Hub Connected Devices applying for Certification by Similarity are no longer required to use the same device firmware version.
• Updated Rate Limits and Guardrails with the maximum allowed size of an event emitted to the platform.

Oct 29

• Added shower to device category list.
• Added new code labs for creating an Edge Driver for an IoT bulb and developing a SmartThings Find device.
• Check out the SmartThings Schema WebRTC camera tutorial to learn more about integrating your webcam into the SmartThings app.
• Updated App-to-App Account Linking documentation to better support iOS devices.
• Bug fixes and improvements.

Oct 1

• 🎉 The Developer Documentation portal now features a refreshed look and feel, including a new section for SmartThings Enterprise! 🎉

• Visit the Enterprise documentation section to learn more about how SmartThings Enterprise can help your business integrate and extend the SmartThings platform, and provide your customers with unique and delightful user experiences.

Sep 17

• Added instructions for associating an existing Cloud Connector with an Organization.

Sep 10

• Added info about the new Certification Console test suite ↗️
• Updated the Device Categories reference list.
• Updated the Device Preferences reference list.

Aug 27

• Added SmartThings Schema App-to-App Linking documentation. This feature allows users to authenticate their account on your platform with their SmartThings account when your app and the SmartThings app are installed on the user's mobile device.
• Bug fixes and improvements.

Aug 21

• SmartThings Schema is now supported by the Certification Console. Learn more about submitting Cloud Connected Devices built with SmartThings Schema for Works with SmartThings certification here.
• Added a link to the official SmartThings production driver channel.
• Bug fixes and improvements.

Aug 6

• SmartThings Schema
  • Clarified when requestGrantCallbackAccess should and should not be used.
  • Clarified access and refresh token differences and lifespans.

Jul 23

• Added onboarding QR code requirements for Direct Connected Devices seeking WWST certification.
• Clarified that when creating a Custom Capability, a Capability Presentation must be associated with the Custom Capability.
• Bug fixes and improvements.

Jul 16

• Updated Getting Started with Automations to better reflect how Automations are represented as routines in the SmartThings app.
• Bug fixes and improvements.

Jun 25

• Bug fixes and improvements.

Jun 18

• When linking accounts using SmartThings Schema, you must display an authorization page to the user that explicitly requires the user to tap on an authorization button to proceed with the cloud-to-cloud account linking flow. Learn more in the SmartThings Schema section.
• Updated WWST certification Required Capabilities to reflect that firmwareUpdate is not supported or required for Z-Wave devices.

Jun 11

• Cloud Connected Devices now support RTSP and WebRTC camera and video doorbells. Visit the Device Handler Types Reference for more details.

Apr 9

• Bug fixes and improvements.

Mar 26

• Bug fixes and improvements.

Mar 19

• Updated content to reflect the new Developer Workspace URL (https://developer.smartthings.com/workspace).

Mar 4

• Added info on how to manage brands and organizations from the Console or Workspace.
• Bug fixes and improvements.

Feb 27

• Edge Driver Reference documentation updated to support Hubcore v0.52.

Feb 13

• Bug fixes and improvements.

Feb 6

• Updated Interaction Types to reflect that if your cloud connected device is deleted, offline, or unavailable, you must you must send the appropriate DEVICE-DELETED, DEVICE-OFFLINE or DEVICE-UNAVAILABLE device error enum as part of the command response, device state callback, and state refresh.

Jan 30

• The Certification by Reference (CxR) program is now called Certification by Similarity (CbS). The CbS program allows device manufacturers seeking WWST certification for multiple products with similar functionality to save time and money. Visit Certification by Similarity to learn more.
• Bug fixes and improvements.

2023

Dec 12

• SmartThings Schema invitations now support up to 500 installs.
• Bug fixes and improvements.

Nov 28

• Added support for the Edge Device Builder, the easiest way to get your Hub Connected Devices certified.
• New categories added to the Device Categories list.
• Bug fixes and improvements.

Oct 31

• Bug fixes and improvements.

Oct 24

• Use SmartThings Schema invitations to share and test your Schema integration.
• Bug fixes and improvements.

Oct 17

• Updated the syntax for showing a unit for the state display type in a Custom Capability.
• Bug fixes and improvements.

Oct 4

• Welcome to the new Developer Documentation Portal, with a refreshed look and feel to match our new SmartThings Developer site.

Aug 21

• Edge Driver Reference documentation updated to support Hubcore v0.49.
• The new search parameters optional Edge Driver component can be used to control when a LAN driver runs discovery. Learn more in Driver Components and Structure.
• Bug fixes and improvements.

Aug 15

• Added documentation outlining the required Capabilities for devices seeking WWST certification.
• Bug fixes and improvements.

Aug 1

• Added support for Modes API endpoints. Modes are associated with Locations and can be used as Automation conditions and triggers.

Jun 27

• Bug fixes and improvements.

Jun 6

• Edge Driver Reference documentation updated to support Hubcore v0.48.
• Bug fixes and improvements.

May 23

• Updated Certification by Reference documentation to clarify what devices may qualify for the program.

Apr 25

• Updated OAuth integration documentation.

Apr 11

• Updated Edge Driver Reference documentation to include mDNS Service Discovery APIs.

Mar 14

• Bug fixes and improvements.

Feb 28

• Updated WWST certification documentation to reflect the new UL test center address.
• Updated the list of available Device Categories.
• Bug fixes and improvements.

Jan 24

• Bug fixes and improvements.

Jan 10

• Added support for Embedded Device Configurations. This feature enables you to embed your Device Configuration into your Edge Driver.
• Clarified WWST certification guidelines to reflect that each device seeking certification must have its own pull request.
• Bug fixes and improvements.