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Samsung to charge developers for SmartThings API access

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Engadget ·

Samsung will begin charging developers for access to its SmartThings API, moving from free to paid tiers. The change affects third-party integrations with Samsung's smart home platform. Pricing details have not been disclosed.

Meridian48 take
This monetization shift could discourage third-party innovation on SmartThings, but may also signal Samsung's push to treat its platform as a revenue stream.
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