Remove Devices from SmartThings | SmartThings Help

Disconnecting Devices from Your SmartThings System

Removing a sensor or device from your SmartThings setup is a straightforward process. It allows you to customize your smart home configuration with ease.

Understanding Device Compatibility

SmartThings offers a range of its own sensors and devices. Furthermore, the system supports connections with devices from other manufacturers.

Popular third-party integrations include Philips Hue lighting systems, Belkin WeMo outlet switches, and various smart thermostats.

Removing a Device: A Step-by-Step Guide

To begin, launch the SmartThings application on your smartphone and navigate to the "My Home" tab, located at the bottom of the screen.

Then, select the "Things" tab, which is positioned near the top of the screen.

This action will display a comprehensive list of all connected sensors and devices.

The list encompasses both SmartThings-branded products and those from third-party developers.

Tap on the specific device you wish to disconnect from the system.

Locate and tap the gear-shaped icon in the upper-right corner of the screen.

A pop-up menu will appear at the bottom of the screen; choose "Edit Device" from the options presented.

Within the device settings, select the "Remove" option.

A confirmation prompt will appear; tap "Remove" again to confirm your decision.

Finally, tap "OK" to return to the main list of devices.

Re-Adding and Device Disposal

Should you wish to reconnect the device in the future, you can easily do so by initiating the device addition process within the SmartThings app.

If you are disposing of the device, ensure it is removed from SmartThings and, if necessary, perform a factory reset before selling or discarding it.