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Samsung will soon start charging to access its smart home API

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Samsung starts charging for SmartThings API access

Smart home power users face a paywall as Samsung charges for its SmartThings API. Starting in October, Samsung will roll out a variety of paid tiers for access to the SmartThings API, and the first announced option is a $4.99 per month plan aimed at non-commercial, individual developers. The move si

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