Hey everyone! I’ve been diving into integrating my Apple Watch with Smarthings, and I wanted to share my journey and some tips I’ve picked up along the way. It’s been a bit of a learning curve, but I’m thrilled with how it’s come together!
First off, I was initially puzzled about how to get my Smarthings devices to show up on my Apple Watch. After some research, I discovered that creating manual routines was the key. For instance, to control my front door lock, I set up two separate routines—one for locking and another for unlocking. These routines then appeared under the widgets in the Apple Watch settings. It’s a neat workaround, and I love how customizable it is!
One thing that tripped me up at first was the order of these routines. I was expecting them to follow a specific sequence, but it seems they don’t adhere strictly to any particular order. However, after some experimentation, I found that having more than four manual routines works perfectly, and they all show up on the watch. I’m still not entirely sure how the widgets play into this, but it’s not a huge issue since the functionality is there!
If you’re looking to streamline your smart home controls on your Apple Watch, I highly recommend exploring manual routines. It’s a bit of a hidden gem, and it really enhances the integration between Smarthings and Apple’s ecosystem. Plus, being able to control your home from your wrist is incredibly convenient!
I’m still tinkering with different configurations and exploring more features, but I’m already impressed with how much I can accomplish. If anyone has tips or tricks for optimizing this setup, I’d love to hear them! Happy experimenting, everyone! 
