Quick start guide to your Samsung Family Hub refrigerator
Samsung’s Family Hub isn't your average refrigerator, it’s a smart home command center! This quick-start guide walks you through the initial setup, signing into your Samsung account and linking with the SmartThings app, so you can easily manage and monitor your Family Hub right away.
Note: While the advice in this guide is universally applicable, it has been tailored specifically for our Canadian customers.
Please follow the steps below to set up your Family Hub refrigerator:
Note: This step is optional, but an internet connection unlocks many advanced features of your Family Hub.
Note: While this step is optional, we strongly recommend signing in. Syncing features between your Family Hub, phone and other SmartThings devices requires signing in with the same Samsung account.
Now that your Family Hub refrigerator is all set up, let’s explore some of the exciting features that can transform your kitchen into a more connected and efficient space.
Home screen overview: The home screen of your Family Hub is the gateway to its functionality. Here, you can access widgets and apps that control your smart appliances, check the weather, update your calendar and even display your favorite photos.
Stream music and videos: Your Family Hub is not only for keeping your food fresh but also for entertainment. Stream your favorite music and videos directly on your refrigerator’s screen. Connect to Spotify or YouTube for a pleasant cooking environment.
Manage food with View Inside: The “View Inside” widget allows you to see a real-time view of your refrigerator's contents. This feature is excellent for keeping track of what you have, what’s running low, and setting expiration notifications to reduce waste. It’s particularly useful for checking if you need milk while at the grocery store. To use this feature, either tap Apps and select View Inside or swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers slightly apart.
Note: Personalize your Family Hub by uploading family photos or setting up digital sticky notes directly from your phone or tablet via the SmartThings app (see the next section for connection details).
You can connect your Family Hub fridge to the SmartThings app on your phone or tablet as well. You’ll need to begin the connection process on your phone or tablet and then continue on the Family Hub panel.
Note: You can also tap Add under Samsung devices, or tap the Search icon to find your refrigerator.
When your Family Hub fridge is connected to the SmartThings app, you can use the SmartThings widget to monitor the smart devices around your home. The widget appears right on the Family Hub’s screen, so everyone in the house can see it at a glance. If you have a smart camera, you can also use the Family Hub’s camera widget to keep an eye on the live video feed.
Explore the SmartThings widget
With the SmartThings widget, you can control and monitor devices directly from the Family Hub panel on your Samsung smart fridge. It’s especially useful when you’re busy in the kitchen: whether you want to check on your laundry, get notified when it’s done, or lower the thermostat if things start heating up.
Watch live feeds with the SmartThings video widget
The SmartThings video widget on your Family Hub fridge displays live streams from your connected smart cameras, so you can keep an eye on your home while you're busy in the kitchen. For example, you can check the camera in the baby’s room or see if guests have arrived at the front door.
Note: You can only view past alerts from the SmartThings Cam on the Family Hub panel. For other camera brands, use their respective apps to view alerts.
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