SmartThings Connection Failure: The Hidden IP Conflict
The Problem I spent an embarrassingly long time trying to connect my Samsung washer to SmartThings. The device would attempt to connect, fail, and present nothing but a generic error message. No helpful diagnostics, no specific error codes - just the digital equivalent of a shrug. After checking WiFi credentials, network connectivity, and even resetting the washer multiple times, I was ready to blame Samsung’s IoT implementation. Turns out, the problem was much closer to home. ...