SmartThings Integration Guide

Connect Bright Home Lights to SmartThings

Choose which supported BHL Cloud devices and saved presets appear in Samsung SmartThings, then open SmartThings to organize and use them.

Open BHL Cloud SmartThings Partner Page
  • Official SmartThings partner
  • Choose devices and presets
  • Managed through BHL Cloud
Bright Home Lights app SmartThings settings showing device visibility and saved preset controls

How does the SmartThings connection work?

BHL Cloud controls which supported devices and saved presets are shared with SmartThings. Enable a device, choose its preset visibility, select Sync and Save, and then open SmartThings to finish organizing and testing it.

How to connect Bright Home Lights to SmartThings

Confirm your controller is already connected to BHL Cloud before starting. Labels may change as the apps improve.

  1. Confirm the controller is online

    Sign in to BHL Cloud from the Bright Home Lights app or web app and confirm the supported controller appears online in your account.

  2. Open the SmartThings settings

    Open Settings in the Bright Home Lights app, select SmartThings, and find the device you want to share.

  3. Enable the device

    Turn on Show device in SmartThings. Leave it off for any device that should remain hidden from SmartThings discovery.

  4. Choose saved presets

    Select Off to hide preset shortcuts, First 5 to share the first five saved presets, or Choose to select specific presets.

  5. Sync, save, and open SmartThings

    Select Sync, then Save. Use Open SmartThings to verify the device and available preset scene buttons.

What you control

Share only what you want SmartThings to see

Each supported device can have its own visibility and preset settings.

Device

Show or hide each device

Enable only the Bright Home Lights devices you want available in SmartThings.

Presets

Choose preset shortcuts

Share none, the first five, or a specific selection of saved presets for each device.

Finish

Sync and save changes

Sync and save before opening SmartThings so the latest selections are available.

Bright Home Lights SmartThings FAQ

Why does my device not appear in SmartThings?

Confirm the controller is online in BHL Cloud, turn on Show device in SmartThings, and then select Sync and Save. Reopen SmartThings after the update.
Which saved presets can appear in SmartThings?

You can share the first five saved presets, choose specific presets, or turn preset sharing off for that device.
Can I hide a Bright Home Lights device from SmartThings?

Yes. Turn off Show device in SmartThings for that device, then sync and save the change.
Does SmartThings replace the Bright Home Lights app?

No. The Bright Home Lights app and BHL Cloud remain where you manage supported devices and choose what is shared with SmartThings.

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