You must trigger "Access Point" (AP) mode on the unit. On most modern remotes, you hold the Timer button (or Wind-Free button) for 5 seconds until "AP" appears on the AC display.
The Wi-Fi setup for Samsung air conditioners, primarily managed through the , offers a blend of high-end automation features and occasional technical hurdles. While the integration allows for advanced climate control, users often report a "hit-or-miss" experience during the initial pairing process. The Setup Process: Simplified Samsung Aircon Wifi Setup
“Temperature is measured near the ceiling making it inaccurate in what we feel. Temperature often is updated slowly... unit might think it's 72F while in reality it's 69F.” Reddit · r/SmartThings · 2 years ago How to connect your Samsung Smart AC to the SmartThings app You must trigger "Access Point" (AP) mode on the unit
“The system completely fails to work as advertised. The app is buggy as hell... Now I can't even set my AC to turn on and off at set times because the app shows an error "Reservation Failed."” Reddit · r/smarthome · 9 years ago While the integration allows for advanced climate control,
Ensure your phone is connected to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network (5 GHz is often not supported for pairing) and has SmartThings installed.