TECHNOLOGYJun 26 · 11:38 UTCTHE VERGEDominic Preston

Samsung will soon start charging to access its smart home API

Samsung will introduce paid tiers for access to its SmartThings API starting in October, including a $4.99 monthly plan for non-commercial individual developers. The change may affect advanced users and third-party tools like Home Assistant, which rely on direct API access for smart home controls.

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