Samsung is rolling out a SmartThings platform update that adds Matter 1.6 support, expands local device control and introduces tools aimed at making disconnected smart-home devices easier to restore.
Samsung’s Oct. 5 announcement says local control can improve response times by about 30% compared with cloud-based control in its testing, while allowing supported devices to remain controllable during temporary internet disruptions.
Offline Diagnostics Target a Common Friction Point
An updated Offline Device Diagnostics page can push new network information across registered devices, reducing the need to reconnect compatible products one at a time after Wi-Fi credentials change.
For connected appliances, that addresses a mundane but persistent ownership problem: a refrigerator, washer or range can remain mechanically functional while losing app features because its network connection has failed.
Matter 1.6 Expands the Device List
The update also adds Matter 1.6 support, including new device categories such as energy meters. Samsung says the redesigned SmartThings experience is available across phones, TVs, Family Hub refrigerators and Samsung appliances with supported displays.
The 30% response-time figure is Samsung’s own controlled-test result and may vary by network and device configuration.
