Samsung releases a new update for SmartThings Family Care; Settings can now be customized, integration with Samsung Health and more

The South Korean tech giant Samsung has released a new update for SmartThings Family Care that offers even more attentive and reassuring support for families.

Here are the details

SmarThings Family Care update

The service’s latest update simplifies the initial connection and setup process.

Easy Setup with Just One Link

With this update, even people unfamiliar with using apps can install Family Care and complete the setup on their own. Caregivers can simply send an invitation link that includes easy-to-follow guided steps to join the service.

Personalized experiences for Caregivers and Care Recipients Alike

Care recipients can choose what information to share, while caregivers can quickly and intuitively access the necessary details within those boundaries. This update allows families to define caregiver and care recipient roles more clearly, reflecting their individual preferences and circumstances.

Activity Monitoring and Inactivity Alerts

If Family Care detects that a care recipient has not used certain appliances like the refrigerator or TV for an extended period, it sends an alert to caregivers to check in. Upon receiving the alert, they can respond immediately either by calling the care recipient or by remotely activating a registered robot vacuum with a built-in camera to check the situation at home. The inactivity alert interval can also be adjusted to suit each family’s needs.

If care recipients use the Samsung Health app, caregivers can also view details such as wake-up times, bedtimes and daily step counts, enabling a more proactive approach to health management.

Keep families connected

With the consent of the care recipient, caregivers can register essential locations such as hospitals, pharmacies, supermarkets and cultural venues to monitor their visit histories, real-time routes, and current whereabouts, helping to ensure their safety when out of the house.

Caregivers can also use Family Care to help loved ones remember important events such as regular health check-ups, hospital appointments, medication schedules, and family gatherings. Once set up, reminders are sent to the caregiver and care recipient at the scheduled time.