SmartThings for Android has received a notable update that gives users more clarity around automations, device replacement, and urgent alerts. Samsung has rolled out version 1.8.45.24 globally, and the release focuses on making the app more useful as a daily smart home control center rather than simply a place to trigger commands.
For Galaxy phone users, the update can be checked through the Galaxy Store. Android users on non-Samsung devices can find it in the Google Play Store, although availability may still vary as the rollout reaches different devices and regions.
Routine creation becomes more guided
One of the most practical changes is in the Routine creation flow. SmartThings now lets users choose a category first, so the app can surface suggestions that better match the intended automation.
Samsung also says the system can offer more personalized next-step automation recommendations. That shift makes Routine setup less dependent on manual trial and error, especially for users who want the app to help shape automations from the start.
The feature is reported to be available in Korea, the US, Brazil, Germany, Spain, France, and Italy. That wider support suggests Samsung is continuing to push SmartThings toward a more proactive role in the connected home.
Replacing a device is less disruptive
Another change addresses one of the more tedious parts of managing a smart home: replacing a device that is already tied to multiple automations. With the new update, users can update all related Routines at once when a new device is put in place.
That matters for households that rely on several linked automations. Instead of revisiting each Routine individually, users can make the necessary adjustments in one move, reducing the chance that an old reference is left behind.
For homes with many sensors, switches, or other connected products, this kind of bulk handling can save time and lower the risk of broken automation chains after hardware changes.
Routine history is now easier to understand
Samsung has also made execution history more transparent. Users can now see when a Routine ran and why it was triggered.
That extra context is useful when automation behaves unexpectedly. Instead of only seeing that a Routine activated, users get more visibility into the conditions behind it, which can help explain both successful runs and failures.
In a smart home app, that level of detail can be just as important as the automation itself. Many issues are not caused by the Routine logic alone, but by uncertainty about what happened in the background.
Safety and security alerts get higher priority
The update also gives priority to safety and security notifications. Samsung says important warnings are now surfaced more prominently so users are less likely to overlook them.
That change reinforces SmartThings as more than a convenience app. It also functions as a home monitoring tool, where urgent alerts need to stand out from the rest of the notification stream.
When alerts are given higher priority, critical messages are easier to spot at a glance. That can be especially important when a user is dealing with multiple notifications at the same time.
How to check the update
Galaxy users can open the Galaxy Store, tap the menu icon, and go to the updates section to look for the latest version. Non-Samsung Android users can open the Google Play Store, tap the profile icon, and enter Manage apps and device.
Because the rollout is global, the update may appear at different times depending on the account or device. If version 1.8.45.24 is not visible yet, users may need to wait until it becomes available in their region.
Overall, SmartThings version 1.8.45.24 does not bring a dramatic visual redesign, but it does strengthen the app’s core functions. The update makes Routines easier to build, easier to adjust after a device swap, easier to inspect through history, and faster to trust when safety-related alerts need attention.