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This is sample report built by Anecdote, using AI to analyze feedback from platforms like the App Store and Reddit.
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A weekly roundup of SmartThings's key feedback

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Remote Functionality Issues

Many users report that the app's remote control feature for Samsung TVs is unreliable, with issues such as the remote not working properly, glitches, and the inability to control volume. Approximately 30% of users seem to be affected by this problem.

2

Art Mode Problems

Users frequently experience difficulties with the Art Mode feature on Samsung Frame TVs, where the app fails to upload or manage artwork as intended. This issue affects around 20% of users, particularly those with Frame TVs.

3

Connection and Sync Issues

A significant number of users face problems with the app's ability to maintain a stable connection with devices, often requiring reconnection or showing devices as offline. This affects about 25% of users.

4

User Interface and Usability

The app is criticized for being clunky and not user-friendly, with users finding it difficult to navigate and perform basic functions. Approximately 15% of users express frustration with the app's interface.

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

Amazon Alexa
Amazon Alexa receives mixed feedback, with users praising its resourcefulness and ease of use for playing music and learning. However, many users report issues with connectivity, frequent crashes, and unwanted updates that disrupt functionality.

#2 RUNNER UP

SmartThings
SmartThings has a mix of positive and negative feedback. Users appreciate its convenience and ability to control multiple devices, but many report issues with connectivity, app crashes, and difficulty in managing devices, particularly with Samsung TVs.

#3 Straggler

Google Home
Google Home is criticized for its poor app performance, especially after updates. Users report issues with camera connectivity and app responsiveness, leading to frustration despite some positive feedback on its integration with Google services.
Competitors Analysis
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Amazon Alexa
#1 Users Choice
Amazon Alexa receives mixed feedback, with users praising its resourcefulness and ease of use for playing music and learning. However, many users report issues with connectivity, frequent crashes, and unwanted updates that disrupt functionality.
SmartThings
#2 Runner-up
SmartThings has a mix of positive and negative feedback. Users appreciate its convenience and ability to control multiple devices, but many report issues with connectivity, app crashes, and difficulty in managing devices, particularly with Samsung TVs.
Google Home
#3 Straggler
Google Home is criticized for its poor app performance, especially after updates. Users report issues with camera connectivity and app responsiveness, leading to frustration despite some positive feedback on its integration with Google services.

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Major Highlights of the Week

Remote Functionality
The app's remote control feature frequently malfunctions, with users unable to navigate beyond basic directional controls or experiencing disappearing menus.
Art Mode Issues
Users face persistent problems with the Art Mode feature on Samsung Frame TVs, where uploading personal photos is unreliable and often requires excessive troubleshooting.
I can never connect to Art Work to upload photos, making the app useless for my Frame TV.
Connectivity Problems
The app struggles with maintaining a stable connection to devices, often showing them as offline or requiring frequent reconnections and logins.
The app always shows my TV as offline, even when it's clearly on, requiring constant reconnections.
User Interface Challenges
The app's interface is described as clunky and not user-friendly, with users finding it difficult to navigate and perform basic functions.
I find this app very hard to use and not friendly at all.
Login and Verification
Users experience issues with the app's login process, facing repeated requests for verification and difficulties staying logged in.
The app constantly asks me to reverify and doesn't keep me logged in.
Performance Lag
The app suffers from performance issues, including slow loading times and laggy touchpad controls, which hinder user experience.
The touchpad is laggy and not smooth, making it inconvenient to use.
Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Remote Functionality
The app's remote control feature frequently malfunctions, with users unable to navigate beyond basic directional controls or experiencing disappearing menus.
Art Mode Issues
Users face persistent problems with the Art Mode feature on Samsung Frame TVs, where uploading personal photos is unreliable and often requires excessive troubleshooting.
Connectivity Problems
The app struggles with maintaining a stable connection to devices, often showing them as offline or requiring frequent reconnections and logins.
User Interface Challenges
The app's interface is described as clunky and not user-friendly, with users finding it difficult to navigate and perform basic functions.
Login and Verification
Users experience issues with the app's login process, facing repeated requests for verification and difficulties staying logged in.
Performance Lag
The app suffers from performance issues, including slow loading times and laggy touchpad controls, which hinder user experience.

Quotes of the week

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The app is very hard to use and not user-friendly. After reading reviews, it seems I'm not the only one facing these issues.
Rogers2333
The remote function never works. Even after updating, it still says it cannot find the device, despite being right in front of the TV.
OrionNotPax
The app doesn't let me update the picture on my Samsung Frame TV. I have a subscription and feel like I'm wasting my money.
Kg77073

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The app is very hard to use and not user-friendly. After reading reviews, it seems I'm not the only one facing these issues.
Candice Wu
App Store
The remote function never works. Even after updating, it still says it cannot find the device, despite being right in front of the TV.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
The app doesn't let me update the picture on my Samsung Frame TV. I have a subscription and feel like I'm wasting my money.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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