Don't delete 'Classic' app if you have Schlage SmartLocks!

[pg3t]

I got rid of it when I started using the ‘Connect’ app since it seemed to have the same functionality. Wrong! The ‘Connect’ app doesn’t do lock codes. Reinstalling the ‘Classic’ app, forced me into a firmware reset on the hub which required excluding all of my devices and then re-including them. Troubleshooting all of this has taken over a full day of work and I’m not done.

[jkp]

@pg3t

Reinstalling the ‘Classic’ app, forced me into a firmware reset on the hub which required excluding all of my devices and then re-including them.

you should have selected new user when you logged into the Classic app and not been forced to reset everything.

Also, you can have both the Classic and STSC apps installed and use both to manage devices.

[jkp]

@pg3t

The ‘Connect’ app doesn’t do lock codes.

they will be offering a version of Smart Locks for the STSC app at some point. They almost included it in the last app update.

[pg3t]

Thanks. I wish that had been obvious. So how do I protect my ability to control lock codes if I lose my phone?

[jkp]

@pg3t

So how do I protect my ability to control lock codes if I lose my phone?

hopefully you use a code, fingerprint and/or facial recognition to protect your phone?

[pg3t]

I do… I guess I’m just worried that my lock codes will be screwed up if I need to reinstall ‘Classic’ app on the same or a different phone.

[jkp]

no, everything would show on any new phones

[pg3t]

Thank you!

[Glen_King]

@jkp

they will be offering a version of Smart Locks for the STSC app at some point. They almost included it in the last app update.

Almost??

They almost made the hub’s Bluetooth operational a couple years ago.

[jkp]

@Glen_King

Almost??

yep, it was in the app release notes

[RBoy (www.rboyapps.com - Making SmartThings Easy!)]

You can keep both Classic and Connect installed side by side if you want to use SmartLocks and the new app. Even if you deleted it, you can still get back in and login with your exiting samsung credentials and it’ll still be there.

If have access to RBoy Apps and if you want to use a more advanced code management app with the new Connect app you can check out this app (LUM) (it also works side by side with the SmartLocks app):

[OBSOLETE] Lock User Management (LUM)

Thank you to all our testers/users for your feedback on this incremental update Lock User Management - Version 07.08.00 Create custom keypad lock actions when using arming keypads for away/stay/night buttons Run routines Change modes Turn switches on/off Lock other locks Close garage doors Synchronize keypad (button lights) with SHM/ADT changes when Control SHM/ADT using keypad is enabled Check for mode changes in real time when sending open door notifications Some examples of how folks are using this app: I give my landlord an access code for the lock but I want it disabled when I’m at home (presence based users) When my children are at home and the parents aren’t home, then allow the babysitter’s code to work (presence based users) When we’re away, allow my neighbor’s code to work…

[plboucher (Pier-Luc Boucher)]

is there a roadmap for the new app to have all the classic app features? I have both on my phone and the new apps seem to have a lot less features and available objects

thanks!

[homebodysavant]

Sooo… ummm… is it too soon to ask if Samsung Connect can replace the Classic app?

Just wondering.

Thanks,
homebody

[JDRoberts]

@homebodysavant

Sooo… ummm… is it too soon to ask if Samsung Connect can replace the Classic app?

Just wondering.

Thanks,
homebody

It does not have all the same features if that’s what you’re asking. See the following:

SPECIFIC differences between "SmartThings Classic" (the V2 app) and “SmartThings (Samsung Connect)” (the V3 app)

And here’s the discussion thread on the most recent update to the new app:

SmartThings (Samsung Connect) UI Update - Android 1.7.27-25, iOS 1.6.27

Maybe it would be good to start a new thread specifically for this major UI update to the Smartthings app, people inc devs can see clearly peoples thoughts oh dear The new UI version should not keep asking me to add devices to rooms, i have many devices that serve multiple options and do not require rooms, it would be a major screw up if the devices that have no room assigned were added to a room and then that room was switched on or off, or at least give us a room with a name that relates to devices that are not specific… perhaps safe room or unassigned room [Screenshot_20190217-162410_SmartThings] [Screenshot_20190217-162155_SmartThings]

[Glen_King]

I’ve never grasped the rush so many folks have to get the newest thing.
But whatever floats your boat.

[HA_fanatic (Bob)]

@Glen_King

I’ve never grasped the rush so many folks have to get the newest thing.

…says a user who has a SmartThings hub…