Samsung’s redesigned SmartThings app reaches Android with compact cards, resizable remote, and floating nav

# What changed in the Android release Samsung's redesigned SmartThings app has started arriving for Android devices with version 1.8.51.30. The redesign closely matches the iOS build that preceded it and focuses on making the Home and Devices screens denser and more customizable, while refreshing the TV remote and the app navigation.

Interface and layout updates

Devices and routines now appear as smaller, denser cards on both the Home and Devices screens. That lets you see more connected items at once. Cards are resizable and rearrangeable, so you can place frequently used devices and routines where they are easiest to reach.

Now section that surfaces information such as weather updates and suggested routines. Below that sits a Favorites area for pinned devices and routines so the main screen becomes a starting point rather than a raw list of everything connected to your SmartThings setup.

TV remote and navigation

The app's built-in TV remote receives a visual and functional refresh. It now offers a light mode and can be resized or repositioned within the app, giving control over how it sits relative to other controls and cards.

The bottom navigation bar adopts a floating design. This change frees up screen space for controls and cards and gives the overall interface a more modern appearance.

Rollout details and availability

The redesign is rolling out now to Android users via Google Play Store and Samsung's Galaxy Store. The rollout follows the iOS release, which arrived before Samsung's own Android phones. Availability may depend on your device model and the staged rollout timing.

What this means for SmartThings users

The redesign reduces visual clutter and makes commonly used items more accessible through resizing, rearranging, and quick-action icons. SmartThings Now and the Favorites area aim to make the Home tab more useful as a control hub rather than a catalog.

The TV remote changes and floating navigation are incremental visual improvements, but they can affect daily use: a resizable remote lets you prioritize space for other controls, and the floating nav gives slightly more room for card-dense screens.

Practical next steps

• Check your app store for version 1.8.51.30 and update when available.
• After updating, rearrange and resize cards to suit the devices and routines you use most.
• Pin frequently used items to Favorites so they appear near the top of the Home tab.
• Explore the TV remote light mode and repositioning if you use SmartThings to control your TV.