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I was excited for 30 seconds until I downloaded it and realized it isn't the same as my smart things app where I can just add my TV to it and just turn it on and off when my x box doesn't. But it looks like you have to set up a whole server config to get it working.
Apps like Smart Things are more than just an app. Home assistant too. If you want freedom, you sometimes have to move away trib your comfort zone. Once you have the server running in your home network, which you can do from literally any computer, you will find that it gives you so, so much more freedom than any other system. I'm pretty sure you can connect you TV, Xbox and whatever else, and make them turn on the moment you arrive home.
You can buy a Home Assistant hub which is a raspberry that comes with Home Assistant on it. It's designed to be mostly plug and play, but isn't near the simplicity of SmartThings yet.
Once it's setup, a lot of devices can be just added and go. I've got my LG TV added and can turn it on, off, change inputs, etc. I have way more powerful automations and more devices on HA than I ever could on SmartThings.
Depends on your comfort level and interest level
I'm in IT. Do this for a living. Don't want to do this at home. Smart things is a free app that lets me click to turn on my TV. But that device may be useful for someone that wants to tinker and do more things.