r/SmartThings

So I just got a washer that connects with smart things. I have a question, does the washer always have to stay on in order to be able to operate it through the Smart Things app? I'm a single guy and I don't do much laundry, so I feel that the washer constantly being on is a waste of electricty. Can anyone help on this? I kind of figured it would go into a low energy hibernate mode, but I'm guessing that isn't a thing. Anyways, much help would be appreciated!! Thanks!

We had a fridge update last night and I can't seem to find the whiteboard widget anymore, which is pretty much the main thing we used.. Anyone else experience this or am I the only lucky one?

Edit: I posted the question over to the actual Samsung forums. Waiting to hear back on what might be going on, or what the intention is/was.

Edit 2: Entering day 3 since post, no response from Samsung yet.

I am thinking of building a jack/jill bathroom and would love to have both doors lock and unlock together. The biggest problem with these rooms is 1 person locks both doors on the inside then forgets to unlock the other when they leave, leaving the 2nd person unable to access the room from their side. Has anyone heard of a company who does this w their locks?