Samsung has added new features to Bixby Routines that let users control smart home devices based on their location. This update allows actions like turning on lights or adjusting the thermostat when someone arrives home or leaves. The feature works with a wide range of Samsung SmartThings-compatible products.
(Samsung Expands Bixby Routines to Include Location-based Smart Home Actions)
Users can now set up routines that start automatically when their phone detects they are near or far from a saved location. For example, lights can switch off when you leave work and turn on as you approach your front door. The system uses the phone’s GPS and network data to know where you are without draining the battery too much.
Setting up these routines is simple through the SmartThings app. People choose a location, pick the devices they want to control, and decide what each device should do. Samsung says this makes daily tasks easier and helps save energy by avoiding unnecessary device use.
The update is rolling out now to compatible Galaxy phones running the latest version of One UI. It supports many popular smart home brands, including Philips Hue, Ring, and Ecobee. Samsung plans to add more device support in future updates.
This move builds on Samsung’s goal to make smart homes more helpful and responsive. Location-based routines give users more control without needing to open an app or say a command. Everything happens quietly in the background based on where you are.
(Samsung Expands Bixby Routines to Include Location-based Smart Home Actions)
Samsung believes this feature will help people manage their homes better while keeping things simple. The company continues to improve Bixby so it fits naturally into everyday life.
