My dryer was disappeared from the app last week. And it could not be connected to the SmartThings app since then.
I have tried:
* enable location/reset networking/reboot my phone
* recycle power on roter, disable 5Gz wifi (2.4G only)
* reset dyer's network setting, unplugged for 1 hr
* delete, reinstall the app/ refresh safari history
* use another mobile device to connect
The issue only happens to the flexdry dryer, and for other appliances (washer, fridge, etc), they are all working fine. And if I delete them from the app and I could easily add them back.
The connection stucks at the stage "select network that starts with [dryer]". Even though it shows that it has already connected to "Connected Network: [Dryer] Samsung", it still hangs there for about 2 minutes until it throws an error: "There was a problem connecting to your device. Try turning it off and on again before adding it"
Here's the dryer/phone information regarding the connection:
I have sent error report log through app to Samsung, and have called Samsung multiple times. Samsung seemed to direct me back and force between the appliance department and the Smartthing department. At one point, after trying connect/disconnect with the SmartThings agent for many times, I was told that it is likely that "the wifi module on the dryer needs to be replaced". Then I was transfered back to the appliance team for service, and another agent told me that she's about to "schedule the service free of labor/parts". But as soon as that she finds out this is related to SmartThings, I was transferred back because they "cannot schedule service for electronic repair". So far, I am really frustrated after sending multiple emails and calling Samsung for hours to resolve the issue.
Maybe these steps help (from SmartThings link)
- Open the SmartThings app
- Navigate to the Dashboard
- Tap Samsung Home
- Note: If Samsung Home is missing from the Dashboard, install it through
Marketplace > SmartApps > Samsung Home > Install
- Note: If Samsung Home is missing from the Dashboard, install it through
- Tap the gear icon
- Tap Add New Device
- Tap the Dryer
- Wait for step 1 to complete (scanning for the Dryer)
- Follow instructions for step 2:
If you have a gas dryer, press and hold the “Smart Monitor” button for 3 seconds
For non-gas dryers, press and hold the “Anti Static” button for 3 seconds; the appliance should chime - Wait for the final step to complete
- The app will confirm when the Dryer is successfully connected to SmartThings
- Tap Done to complete setup*
I actually had this happen with a couple things connected to my SmartHub. I'm still trying to figure it out. I haven't done a complete reset on the hub yet, but starting to wonder if that's what I need to do.
I will keep posted if this is the route I go. I don't think it was a firmware update. I had a power outage for like 5 seconds at my house and when everything came back on, random things wouldn't connect to the SmartHub. So....more to come.
