# Windows

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## [SmartThings for Windows v1.26135.3.0 2026/06](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smartthings-for-windows-v1-26135-3-0-2026-06/309894)

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**Author:** [@Andrew\_Bartlett](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Andrew_Bartlett)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smartthings-for-windows-v1-26135-3-0-2026-06/309894 "2026-10-15T17:25:39Z")

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v1.26135.3.0 2026/06 - Bug fix.

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## [SmartThings for Windows v. 1.26135.0 released April 2026](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smartthings-for-windows-v-1-26135-0-released-april-2026/309024)

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**Author:** [@TapioX](https://community.smartthings.com/u/TapioX)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smartthings-for-windows-v-1-26135-0-released-april-2026/309024 "2026-04-20T17:56:26Z")

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SmartThings for Windows v. 1.26135.0 released Every user gets a free gift new location I hope I get a new hub as a gift too

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## [How can I play audio over Wi-Fi on a Microsoft PC?](https://community.smartthings.com/t/how-can-i-play-audio-over-wi-fi-on-a-microsoft-pc/308156)

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**Author:** [@Michl1611](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Michl1611)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/how-can-i-play-audio-over-wi-fi-on-a-microsoft-pc/308156 "2026-02-22T16:44:45Z")

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Hi everyone! I can use Bluetooth, but the connection isn’t stable because there’s a wall between my PC and the soundbar. It does work, though. Since Wi-Fi offers higher bandwidth, would it be possible to use that conne…

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## [Latest MS Store SmartThings app VERY HIGH CPU usage](https://community.smartthings.com/t/latest-ms-store-smartthings-app-very-high-cpu-usage/307085)

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**Author:** [@C0RTANA](https://community.smartthings.com/u/C0RTANA)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 9:27am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/latest-ms-store-smartthings-app-very-high-cpu-usage/307085 "2026-01-21T09:27:08Z")

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SmartThings Windows app got auto-updated via MS Store today to v1.25505.1.0 (Dec. 25, 2025). Instantly it was observed that this version is eating up 25-35% of CPU cycles, and this occurs with the app window focused AND…

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## [MS Store SmartThings app no longer displaying device controls](https://community.smartthings.com/t/ms-store-smartthings-app-no-longer-displaying-device-controls/306388)

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**Author:** [@C0RTANA](https://community.smartthings.com/u/C0RTANA)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 5:06am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/ms-store-smartthings-app-no-longer-displaying-device-controls/306388 "2025-11-13T05:06:41Z")

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Edit 4: Seems to be working again… Edit 3: B̶r̶o̶k̶e̶n̶ ̶a̶g̶a̶i̶n̶ ̶a̶s̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶t̶o̶d̶a̶y̶ ̶-̶ ̶N̶o̶v̶e̶m̶b̶e̶r̶ ̶1̶1̶,̶ ̶2̶0̶2̶5̶.̶ Edit 2: I̶t̶ ̶i̶s̶ ̶w̶o̶r̶k̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶a̶g̶a̶i̶n̶,̶ ̶t̶h̶a̶n̶k̶s̶ ̶f̶o̶r̶ ̶f̶i̶x̶i̶n…

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## [Smartthings Windows APP is now available in the Microsoft Store (May 2021)](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smartthings-windows-app-is-now-available-in-the-microsoft-store-may-2021/225739)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Oliver](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Paul_Oliver)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2025, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smartthings-windows-app-is-now-available-in-the-microsoft-store-may-2021/225739 "2025-10-05T14:32:22Z")

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The new windows app is missing many feature in the android mobile APP, and has less features than the Browser-Based Web Portal. There is no access to automations or smart apps, and no way to add devices.

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## [Smartthings is not working with android 10](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smartthings-is-not-working-with-android-10/299277)

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**Author:** [@Ersin\_Caliskan](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Ersin_Caliskan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smartthings-is-not-working-with-android-10/299277 "2025-04-23T18:56:10Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m not sure if this has been asked before. I had the SmartThings app on my phone running Android 10, and I had connected a SmartTag 2 to it. Now, the app no longer works on Android 10, and I want to connect…

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## [SmartThings for Windows v.1.25087.2.0 released 13.03.25](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smartthings-for-windows-v-1-25087-2-0-released-13-03-25/297025)

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**Author:** [@Andrew\_Bartlett](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Andrew_Bartlett)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2025, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smartthings-for-windows-v-1-25087-2-0-released-13-03-25/297025 "2025-03-13T19:33:06Z")

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UX Improvements

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## [Easy screen connect windows 11 broken](https://community.smartthings.com/t/easy-screen-connect-windows-11-broken/282665)

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**Author:** [@RetroBoy](https://community.smartthings.com/u/RetroBoy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 12:26am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/easy-screen-connect-windows-11-broken/282665 "2024-09-19T00:26:20Z")

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I use the Samsung east screen connect app, and it been working some time, but recently it started causing issue and not letting me connect my desktop with my TV. it used to work just fine, but now after i tried to restar…

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## [Windows 11 app connection problem](https://community.smartthings.com/t/windows-11-app-connection-problem/247382)

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**Author:** [@Robert\_Boudrie](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Robert_Boudrie)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/windows-11-app-connection-problem/247382 "2024-05-29T18:27:19Z")

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The app works nicely on my Android. The Windows 11 version accepts the same login, and shows all my devices but when I click on the device (Samsung fridge or Honeywell Redlink thermostat) I do not get the detailed info …

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## [Having Trouble While Installing The Smartthings App on Windows 11](https://community.smartthings.com/t/having-trouble-while-installing-the-smartthings-app-on-windows-11/267385)

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**Author:** [@KaleyBoyer](https://community.smartthings.com/u/KaleyBoyer)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2023, 8:27am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/having-trouble-while-installing-the-smartthings-app-on-windows-11/267385 "2023-10-28T08:27:40Z")

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I have tried to install the app on Windows 11, but I am having a problem when installing the app. I am getting an error message “The application was unable to start correctly (0xc000012d). Click Ok to close the applicati…

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## [Windows ST app just says connecting to a service](https://community.smartthings.com/t/windows-st-app-just-says-connecting-to-a-service/270251)

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**Author:** [@Dan7](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Dan7)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/windows-st-app-just-says-connecting-to-a-service/270251 "2023-09-23T23:44:21Z")

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Can’t get the app to do anything else but that… HELP!

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## [Regarding Connection of Galaxy Buds to Windows 11](https://community.smartthings.com/t/regarding-connection-of-galaxy-buds-to-windows-11/269441)

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**Author:** [@NaveenGali](https://community.smartthings.com/u/NaveenGali)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2023, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/regarding-connection-of-galaxy-buds-to-windows-11/269441 "2023-09-03T16:50:10Z")

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I am using Galaxy Buds Live and i have installed Smart Things and Galaxy Buds Manager Apps on my Windows 11 Laptop and when i want to connect the buds i am not getting the good popup that we get in samsung phone while co…

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## [Windows 11 change app login](https://community.smartthings.com/t/windows-11-change-app-login/260991)

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**Author:** [@Justen](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Justen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/windows-11-change-app-login/260991 "2023-03-23T14:39:21Z")

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I recently changed my email address in Smartthings. Android and the My site work fine but I am unable to find how to change the login information in the Windows app. I removed and reinstalled, looked in AppData folder as…

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## [After factory resetting my Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 2a I can't reactivate Find My Device](https://community.smartthings.com/t/after-factory-resetting-my-samsung-galaxy-book-flex-2a-i-cant-reactivate-find-my-device/237472)

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**Author:** [@abacklund](https://community.smartthings.com/u/abacklund)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/after-factory-resetting-my-samsung-galaxy-book-flex-2a-i-cant-reactivate-find-my-device/237472 "2022-11-14T21:31:54Z")

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After factory resetting my Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 2a I can’t reactivate Find My Device on the new Windows installation. When trying to re-setup Find My Device on the Galaxy Book, I receive this image. I have talked to …

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## [Allow smartthings to run in the background (Windows 11)](https://community.smartthings.com/t/allow-smartthings-to-run-in-the-background-windows-11/245556)

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**Author:** [@Geewiz](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Geewiz)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/allow-smartthings-to-run-in-the-background-windows-11/245556 "2022-11-02T13:39:27Z")

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The Windows app asks to “Allow SmarThings to run in the background”. It gives only two choices… “Background apps” and “Try again”. When I select Background apps, it opens Windows system settings. I go to Apps → Instal…

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## [Smartthings Find Tab on laptop](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smartthings-find-tab-on-laptop/250155)

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**Author:** [@MeniViner](https://community.smartthings.com/u/MeniViner)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smartthings-find-tab-on-laptop/250155 "2022-10-18T18:44:37Z")

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Hi, I have a Samsung Galaxy 2 Pro 360 laptop. And the Smartthings Find tab is missing from the app. I saw in m. store, that this option exists, but I don’t have it. I would appreciate some explanation on how to get th…

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## [IDE issue acces deneid](https://community.smartthings.com/t/ide-issue-acces-deneid/243930)

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**Author:** [@jan\_zalewski](https://community.smartthings.com/u/jan_zalewski)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2022, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/ide-issue-acces-deneid/243930 "2022-06-20T18:56:29Z")

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hello i have issue with ide i want to change smart switch device handler and when i click uptade its shows this (image) i conntaced polish suport but they dont know what im talking about

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## [Windows App shortcut location?](https://community.smartthings.com/t/windows-app-shortcut-location/241904)

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**Author:** [@Meta](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Meta)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/windows-app-shortcut-location/241904 "2022-04-25T20:25:00Z")

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Hi, Does anyone know the ST App shortcut location? I want to run a cmd command to start ST. It works on Netflix like this: start shell:Appsfolder\\4DF9E0F8.Netflix\_mcm4njqhnhss8!Netflix.App But when creating a ST sho…

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## [Smartthings coming to the microsoft store? Real, or hoax?](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smartthings-coming-to-the-microsoft-store-real-or-hoax/221959)

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**Author:** [@tleroy](https://community.smartthings.com/u/tleroy)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smartthings-coming-to-the-microsoft-store-real-or-hoax/221959 "2021-03-09T16:06:28Z")

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This would make me quite happy. Will it actually happen?

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## [SmartThings for PC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smartthings-for-pc/221011)

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**Author:** [@Ziggy32](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Ziggy32)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smartthings-for-pc/221011 "2021-02-19T19:51:44Z")

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I hate to start off being negative but what in the world was Samsung thinking (or not thinking) by not making an app for a Windows PC? What a bone head move! Especially for cameras! It kind of makes me wonder if dealing …

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## [SmartThingsToStart](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smartthingstostart/88567)

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**Author:** [@classcfireworks](https://community.smartthings.com/u/classcfireworks)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smartthingstostart/88567 "2019-07-01T16:34:01Z")

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We've been asking for a UWP app for Smartthings that'll let us pin devices to the start menu. Found one last night in the Windows Store. Check out SmartThingsToStart in the store, it's UWP and works on Mobile, PC, Xbox…

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## [No Groovy IDE Events](https://community.smartthings.com/t/no-groovy-ide-events/203206)

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**Author:** [@JohnS55](https://community.smartthings.com/u/JohnS55)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/no-groovy-ide-events/203206 "2020-08-24T21:41:32Z")

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Suddenly, ‘Events’ (and ‘Notifications’) in Groovy IDE are blank. All i can get is a line stating :- “No events found matching this criteria”. I use this report all the time, its crucial to me. This has never happened …

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## [Windows 10 App?](https://community.smartthings.com/t/windows-10-app/29131)

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**Author:** [@Marc\_Rohde](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Marc_Rohde)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/windows-10-app/29131 "2020-05-16T22:19:08Z")

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What is the best way to control devices from Windows 10? I see a phone app but not a Windows app.

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## [I want my windows PC to become a SmartThings temperature sensor, is it possible ?!](https://community.smartthings.com/t/i-want-my-windows-pc-to-become-a-smartthings-temperature-sensor-is-it-possible/177027)

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**Author:** [@SmartAdamThing](https://community.smartthings.com/u/SmartAdamThing)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/i-want-my-windows-pc-to-become-a-smartthings-temperature-sensor-is-it-possible/177027 "2019-11-06T14:51:43Z")

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I just had this idea as I have a new PC that is on 24/7 and is running quite hot. I thought “surely someone must have already made some kind of software that allows a computer to appear as a sensor” but I can’t find any…

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## [Windows 10 App Wanted](https://community.smartthings.com/t/windows-10-app-wanted/89288)

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**Author:** [@Jeff\_H](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Jeff_H)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2018, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/windows-10-app-wanted/89288 "2018-01-30T18:40:29Z")

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The new android mobile app improvements are nice. Still need an app for the PC. If it will not be web browser access, then a Windows 10 app that could be downloaded from the Windows 10 app store would be great. My tab…

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## [Windows Phone - when will new app be available?](https://community.smartthings.com/t/windows-phone-when-will-new-app-be-available/21702)

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**Author:** [@dagrider](https://community.smartthings.com/u/dagrider)\
**Replies:** 76\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2017, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/windows-phone-when-will-new-app-be-available/21702 "2017-05-16T19:34:13Z")

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I didn't see this question asked before...when can we Windows Phone users expect a new version of the app, to match the latest iOS and Android release? I bought a couple of Lightify bulbs and am unable to set the color t…

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## [Windows 10 Mobile no notifications](https://community.smartthings.com/t/windows-10-mobile-no-notifications/77271)

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**Author:** [@FusionDawg](https://community.smartthings.com/u/FusionDawg)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2017, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/windows-10-mobile-no-notifications/77271 "2017-02-28T17:45:04Z")

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Anyone else on Windows 10 Mobile not getting any notifications from SmartThings starting today (2/8/17)? It was fine yesterday.

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## [Pretty Basic - How do I even add my 650 as a presence device?](https://community.smartthings.com/t/pretty-basic-how-do-i-even-add-my-650-as-a-presence-device/76327)

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**Author:** [@pagenix](https://community.smartthings.com/u/pagenix)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 1:56am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/pretty-basic-how-do-i-even-add-my-650-as-a-presence-device/76327 "2017-02-09T01:56:06Z")

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Win app does not seem to have any marketplace icon for me to follow per the instructions. I have no idea how to even get my phone into the system as a presence device in the first place. Put this out there and prepare…

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## [New User - Should I have gone with VeraPlus?](https://community.smartthings.com/t/new-user-should-i-have-gone-with-veraplus/74215)

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**Author:** [@tepi46](https://community.smartthings.com/u/tepi46)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/new-user-should-i-have-gone-with-veraplus/74215 "2017-01-28T13:19:56Z")

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I almost feel like I made a bad decision purchasing SmatThings. Even though I am a Android user, most of my work is done on a Windows 10 PC. Using a Smart Phone is ridiculous for doing all of the work. A Web interface wo…

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