Overview of Samsung SmartThings Arrival Sensor
Last Update date : Oct 08. 2020
Arrival Sensor
• Know when people, pets, and cars arrive or leave home
• Receive an alert if your pet unexpectedly leaves home
• Set connected lights, speakers, and cameras to turn on or off as people come and go
• And much more
Please note: Requires a Connect Home
Turn on a light when I arrive home
1
On the home screen, tap on the Menu icon (three vertical bars on the left)
![Tap Menu]()
2
Tap Automations
![Tap Automations]()
3
Tap + icon
![Tap + icon]()
4
Add one of the recommended or create a custom automation
![Add one of the recommended or create a custom automation]()
Create a Custom Automation
5
Tap + icon under IF column to add Conditions
a. Based on a device status
![Add Conditions]()
![Based on a device status]()
a. Based on a device status
6
Choose the Arrival Sensor
7
Tap Presence Sensor
![Tap Presence Sensor]()
8
Tap Arrived > Next
![Tap Arrival]()
9
Tap the + icon under THEN column
10
Choose your Light
11
Tap On (Set dimmer level and color if applicable)
12
Tap Done twice, then Save to save the Automation
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