Where SmartThings Meets Home AI – Inside Brooks Nader’s 2025 Holiday Prep

The holiday season can be a whirlwind. Between decorating, hosting, and juggling family dynamics, the most festive time of year is also the most overwhelming for many.

A new Samsung survey¹ reveals that holiday hosting is the top stressor for consumers this year (58%), outranking travel (49%), politics (43%), and even the perennial "so… how's your love life?" questions (39%).

To help ease the pressure, model and influencer, Brooks Nader is using Samsung products and their AI-enabled features to handle unwanted background tasks. With SmartThings integration built right in, she is able to customize her holiday décor, streamline cleaning, and even set recovery routines - with just a tap.

Brooks Nader using the Galaxy Tab S11.

Balancing life between New York and Los Angeles while managing a lively family isn't easy, but with SmartThings serving as her ultimate hack this year, Brooks is looking forward to the stress-free days ahead. "Hosting the holidays can get hectic fast, especially because they sometimes are planned so last minute" says Brooks. "SmartThings is the perfect assistant. Anything that can help me keep my home in order so I can focus on what really matters, like spending quality time with my crazy family, is an immediate must-have."

Learn more about Brooks favorite products and custom smart routines she's leveraging this year below and on the SmartThings app.

Brooks Nader navigates SmartThings from her Galaxy Z Flip7.

Effortless Entertaining: Holiday Hosting Mode

What's a festive party without lively décor and music? To get the party started, even before guests arrive, Brooks looks to her "Holiday Hosting" routine. On her Galaxy devices, Brooks can instantly transform her space, no matter where she is - adjusting lighting, displaying seasonal artwork on The Frame Pro and filling the room with festive music through Music Frame, which doubles as a picture frame² for all her holiday memories!

And when Brooks needs some hosting help, she relies on Samsung Vision AI Companion³, now available on select Samsung TVs and monitors. With Vision AI Companion, Brooks can ask her TV anything⁴ and receive answers instantly, accompanied by helpful visuals or related content. For everything from holiday recipes to decorating tips and festive movie recs - Vision AI Companion is Brooks' ultimate co-host.

Fresh Linens, Clean Floors: Laundry & Cleaning Made Effortless

Holiday hosting means extra linens, towels, and outfits, but Brooks keeps everything running smoothly with her Bespoke AI Front Load Washer and Dryer pair. From her Galaxy Z Flip7, she can start a load on the go and let AI OptiWash and AI Optimal Dry automatically adjust the perfect settings. Real-time alerts tell her the moment everything is ready, taking the guess work out of laundry. With features like an Ultra Capacity 5.3 cu. ft drum and Auto Open Door, the pair guarantees fewer, fresh loads meaning she gets to spend more time focusing on her guests.

And while she's hosting, her Bespoke Jet Bot AI+ quietly handles the floors in the background. With 30% of holiday hosts wishing they had more help cleaning, Brooks' Bespoke Jet Bot AI+ delivers exactly that support. It's AI-powered floor detection and object recognition help it navigate her home, and easily clean ups remnants of the winter season in high traffic areas.

Brooks Nader using her Bespoke AI Front Load Washer and Dryer pair.

Sweet Dreams: Brooks' Holiday Recovery Mode

Holidays can throw off even the steadiest routines, with nearly 40% of people reporting disrupted sleep during the season. When Brooks needs to recharge, she turns to her SmartThings "Wind Down" routine to transform her bedroom into a calm retreat. The lights dim, the blinds lower, the temperature adjusts, and her favorite show appears on The Frame Pro, displayed in incredible 4K detail. And when it's time to sleep, The Frame Pro can turn off automatically after 30 minutes, an hour or whatever time works for Brooks. Winding down is important during these busy times, and SmartThings enables not just another bedtime routine, but a true holiday lifesaver.

Get Started at Home

Download the SmartThings app to explore Brooks' holiday routines and discover ways to customize your own home for effortless, festive hosting. With the SmartThings Routine Creation Assistant and Samsung's ecosystem of AI appliances, you can customize everything from lighting and music to cleaning. You can even explore festive recipe ideas through the SmartThings Food app to simplify holiday meal planning, so you can focus on making memories, celebrating, and enjoying the season with family and friends.