Setting up Auto Open Door on your Washing Machine

Last Update date : Aug 27. 2026

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Auto Open Door on your Washing Machine is a setting that ensures the door of your appliances opens once a cycle is complete. This helps let trapped steam out of the drum and keeps your clothes fresh, even when you aren't immediately taking them out of the Washer at the end of a cycle.

Learn how to set up Auto Open Door below. You can use the SmartThings app with compatible appliances, or do it manually on the machine.

Note: This is a general guide, and instructions for your specific model may vary. Please consult your User Manual for more specific information.

1 Open the SmartThings app.
2 Select your Washing Machine from the Devices menu.
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3 Scroll down in the Device Control menu until you see Extra Care and select it.
4 Toggle Extra Care to On.
In this menu you can choose your settings for Auto Open Door.
You can decide how long after a cycle you want the door to automatically open, as well as set up to get alerts if a load hasn't been emptied in 24h.
1 Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
2 Tap on the Four Dots in the bottom left corner.
3 Select the Settings app.
4 Choose the Washer tab.
5 Scroll down a bit, and toggle on Auto Open Door.
Your washer is now set up to open the door at the end of a cycle!

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