Guess what? Samsung Smart Things and Apple Siri are now friends. Starting with SmartThings update in November 2025, if you have an iPhone or Apple Watch, you can boss around your SmartThings work with Siri. It’s cool for homes that have both Apple and Samsung gadgets. 
So, yeah. You can tell Siri good night, and SmartThings will dim the lights, lock up, and change the temperature. No need to even touch your Samsung phone. 
This is pretty great if you’re using both iPhone and Galaxy phones at the same time. 

SmartThings Update: Siri Shortcuts & Apple Watch Control 

The SmartThings update for November 2025 focuses on making things easy across different platforms. Now, if you’re on iOS, you can use Siri to start your SmartThings routine with just your voice.  
Here’s what in the update: 

• Siri shortcuts now work with SmartThings routines. 
• You can control SmartThings devices using your Apple Watch. 
• The SmartThings iOS app has a fresh look and runs better. 
• Better automation between iOS, Galaxy devices, and smart TVs 

This update basically closes the gap between Samsung’s smart setup and Apple’s smart home features. Now, you don’t need a bunch of apps or hubs. 
So, if you have a Samsung Thermostat and an iPhone, or a Galaxy Fold running your smart home while your partner uses an Apple Watch, this update puts everything under one control. 

How to Setup Siri with SmartThings Practices on iOS 

Setting up Siri to work with your SmartThings features on iOS is easier than you might think, and that’s why this update is cool. 
Here’s What You Do: 

• Update SmartThings 
  First, make sure SmartThings app is up to date (version 3.4.2. or newer). This gives you Siri Shortcuts and Apple Watch Control. 

• Make a Routine 
  Open the SmartThings app, hit Routines then Create Routine. 
• Add a Siri Shortcut 
  When your routine is set, Tap Add to Siri. It will ask you to say a phrase for Siri, like Movie Time or Morning Startup. 
• Test it Out 
  Say your phrase like Hey Siri, Movie Time, and Smart Things should start the routine right away. 
• Apple Watch Control 
  Open the SmartThings app on your Apple Watch, now you can start routines, check sensors, control things without your phone which is great when you’re busy. 

In just a few minutes, you can turn your iPhone or Apple Watch into a remote for your whole smart home, making everything work together easily. 

Apple Watch Works with SmartThings: Here’s How 

Now you can control your lights, plugs, cameras, thermostats, and even door sensors using your Apple Watch with SmartThings on iOS. 

The SmartThings Watch App Let’s You: 

• Quickly get to your favorite devices with widgets. 
• Use Siri shortcuts to run your SmartThings routines with your voice. 
• Get notifications for motion sensors and security features. 
• Smart Trick: Stack shortcuts by mixing Apple’s HomeKit with SmartThings routines to make things simpler.  
  For example, say: Hey Siri, movie night, 
  and your Apple TV and Samsung Smart Bulbs will sync and coordinate with each other right away. 
  

What This Means If You’ve Got Both iPhones and Galaxy Phones at Home 

For a long time, it’s been a pain for smart home fans when Apple and Samsung don’t get along. If someone at home has an iPhone and another has a Galaxy phone, it’s hard to control the smart gadgets that you share. But that has now changed. Because SmartThings now works with Siri, homes that use both iOS and Android can finally act like one big happy and smart family. 

Check this out for better understanding: 

• Your partner can just tell Siri on their iPhone 15 Pro to run the morning routine. 
• Both phones will update and do what you asked right away no matter what brand it is. 
• This isn’t just easier; it’s trying to make smart homes work better across different brands, which is something technical fans have wanted for ages. 

Samsung wants SmartThings to work with everything, not just Galaxy features. By letting iPhones in on the fun, they’re trying to become the go for all smart homes then the thing that connects everything, not just Samsung things. 

Things to Keep in Mind 

Like with any big update, there are a few things to remember: 

• Device Needs 
  To use Siri, you’ll need an iPhone with iOS 17.2 or newer, or an Apple Watch with watchOS 10 or later. 
• Where It’s Available 
  This feature is starting in the U.S., U.K., South Korea, and some countries in the European Union. It should be available in more places around early 2026. 
• What Works 
  Right now, it only works with SmartThings devices that can run Routines (like lights, plugs, thermostats, and sensors). 
• Needs Internet 
  Siri needs to be on the internet to work. It can’t control your home network through HomeKit without connection just yet. 
• Even with these few small issues, it works pretty well and should get better with more integrations in later updates. 
   

Why This Integration Is a Big Deal 

This team-up between Samsung and Apple isn’t just about making things easier; it’s changing the smart home system. For ages systems like Apple HomeKit, Google Home, and SmartThings haven’t played well together. But people want to be in charge, keep things simple, and have features that work together. 
By adding Siri Shortcuts to SmartThings, Samsung gets that smart homes have a lot of different devices. People like to mix and match brands to get the best features, and not to get stuck with only one brand. 
This is a big move towards making all smart home features work together, especially with Matter, which should make everything connect without a hitch. 

What’s Next for Smart Home Control Across Different Gadgets 

The way SmartThings and Siri are now working together suggests cool features are coming for smart homes that use different platforms.  
Here’s what could happen: 

• Smarter Automation Using AI 
  Samsung has been adding AI to SmartThings, like keeping an eye on energy use and guessing your routines. If Siri gets involved, expect things to get even smarter and adapt to what you do every day. 
• Better Matter 2.0 Working Together 
  Later SmartThings updates might improve how well it works with Matter 2.0, Then features from Apple, Google, Amazon, and Samsung could all play nicely together without any glitches. 
• Cooperation Among Voice Assistants 
  Think about a world where Siri, Bixby, and Alexa can chat to each other easily. They could each do different tasks based on what’s going on and what device you’re using. It’s definitely possible. 
• More Countries and Customization 
  Samsung will probably support more countries and languages by 2026. That way, people can use voice commands in their own languages, and not just English. 
• Better Privacy and Data Rules 
  If more devices work together, it’s important to be responsible. Samsung and Apple will probably concentrate on keeping your voice and data private, secure, and anonymous. 
   

In Conclusion: A Seamless Smart Home 

The Samsung SmartThings Siri feature isn’t easy; it shows how far smart homes have come. It proves giant tech companies can work together for users. Samsung lets people run SmartThings with Siri and control devices with Apple Watch. They are breaking down barriers between systems that didn’t work together. If you have different devices, this means more choices, fewer apps, and smarter homes that just work. 
The future of smart homes isn’t just about one company. It’s about whoever makes technology feel like a human, together, and simple to use. Samsung and Apple just got us closer with the November 2025 SmartThings update.