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TL;DR
- Samsung has announced that it will start charging for the use of its SmartThings API.
- The company plans to roll out paid commercial API tiers and a $4.99 per month plan for individual developers.
- The change will go into effect in October 2026.
Many smart home developers rely on Samsung’s SmartThings API to connect their third-party apps and platforms to the SmartThings ecosystem. While access to this API has long been free, it won’t remain that way for much longer. Samsung plans to start charging for use of its API.
The tech giant announced this week that it is making changes to its infrastructure. According to Samsung, it will introduce a new structured API model and start investing in enterprise-grade features. These features include improved platform stability, optimized integrations, and expanded capabilities.
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