# Samsung will soon start charging to access its smart home API

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-26 16:23 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 5 · Current Velocity: 2.8

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| How-To Geek | Samsung wants SmartThings API users to pay, and Home Assistant could suffer | 2026-06-26 15:36 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidkFVX3lxTE5sSF9QRTVVRXRBbTJoZVhlM1EwV1dYb1lTX2ZfR1h0NmxlaGZEODRnMlZfNDVHLTlUY0lvU0Mzb1RVVTg5S2NLd0FSdXFLNFRUdlBqbnc1MTlLUGVDREpVM0J1MFloQTBYMnNtN19ubVZUYW1PMlE?oc=5) |
| The Tech Buzz | Samsung Puts $5 Monthly Fee on SmartThings API Access | 2026-06-26 11:38 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxNaDhmTXRVaXEybHQ3R3l1WEF2NHdjbGRaTm5JR3BwY0RoVkRmSGs2RjRWdzVFTF9jRDlSOTZCcDYzSzRFWGhsMldDeWdPZ1E4ZjIwY01KcnlaZmJrbS1wOWt4Q3ZtWnpDY1lfQlNHcTFKREpNenF4OUVCNk5RMFV2a3lwdmJFZWhzdlVTdmtR?oc=5) |
| Gadget Hacks | Samsung SmartThings API Pricing: New Fees and Who They Affect | 2026-06-26 11:38 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxOM2tPNDF3c1o1aHpDSTNXWlJhbHZRbktweGl5VVpPallrWUJMc2k2M2dnYTJTeVFqQXg2Uy16R3BTS04yWWpRVzQzSnJreTdibEpkVl9FM211MWQ0RXdfeG9JbGNDQ2MyS3oxc3RFNThsWTRmdnRmUGRsMWNyQVNTc0hWWEliVndZNnNIQ1lBazlLd0N0R3NYSjFHeXJMNnM?oc=5) |
| Engadget | Samsung Will Start Charging For SmartThings API Access | 2026-06-26 11:38 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxOTDVFMG14eG9IRk9ZbjE3RHU4eXVOSjdwZUI1ZGM4T0FnZ0Y2cGhkNVB6U21Rck5wWEZDLU5Rd0V6Z1M5ak1fYnZCTWVkMnJhQ0tqck5LQ1pudXljTU5DY1BpQ0Z0ZkdWRTllaFpESEt2MHYwT0swT3BRbVk0MzNxWWxvTndVRGJOTERlQXhyR0sxZw?oc=5) |
| The Verge | Samsung will soon start charging to access its smart home API | 2026-06-26 11:38 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMid0FVX3lxTFBGZ1ZsWHZLMkdUeTNFNVZJdmxQUFVqWktCRVNKOXFoUnhzT0dzYVJCT3RSOTRUeWEtU21ILUtMNm5QbTZ1ZW5mTHA4SGQwbldJMjFoWDdTRFdnekx6dFh2em50Z29yb1Vpd0tHNjRoRW9DT0xEUHZj?oc=5) |

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