Samsung SmartThings Update Adds AI Safety Patrol and Family

Samsung announced a significant Samsung SmartThings update on April 16, 2026, introducing AI-driven "Family Care" and "Safety Patrol" features designed for home security and elder care. The update includes "Care on Call" status notifications and expands the "Now Brief" dashboard to 2024 Samsung TVs and older Family Hub refrigerators. These tools utilize the Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra to provide remote monitoring and two-way communication for users.

The new "Family Care" suite focuses on monitoring the well-being of relatives. A feature called "Care on Call" provides a status pop-up on a user's phone before they initiate a call, offering a quick look at the recipient's current situation. Additionally, "Environment Monitoring" allows users to track indoor conditions such as temperature, humidity, and air quality from a distance to ensure a comfortable living space for family members.

Enhanced Security with the Samsung SmartThings update

Samsung is also launching "Safety Patrol," a feature that leverages the Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra for active home surveillance. Users can remotely direct the robot vacuum to perform home checks and use its built-in camera and microphone for two-way communication. This Samsung SmartThings update aims to provide peace of mind by allowing homeowners to verify their property's status while away.

The "Now Brief" service, which aggregates security and pet care data into a unified dashboard, is expanding its reach. Previously limited to Galaxy S26 devices, the dashboard is now coming to 2024 and newer Samsung TVs, as well as Family Hub refrigerators manufactured from 2021 onwards. Samsung stated that certain mobile features within this Samsung SmartThings update require devices running One UI 8.5 or later.

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