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Samsung to charge for SmartThings API access, impacting third-party tools

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Samsung is introducing a new pricing structure for its SmartThings API, which will affect third-party developers and users of tools like Home Assistant. Starting in October, individual developers will face a $5 monthly fee for API access, a move that has drawn criticism from the open-source smart home community. Samsung states the revenue will fund enhanced enterprise-grade features and new integrations, though specific details remain scarce. AI

IMPACT This change could increase costs for developers and users of smart home automation tools, potentially impacting the adoption of open-source solutions.

RANK_REASON A company is changing its API access policy and pricing, which impacts third-party developers and users of its products.

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Samsung to charge for SmartThings API access, impacting third-party tools

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Lawrence Bonk) ·

    Samsung will start charging for SmartThings API access

    Samsung will start charging for SmartThings API access.

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