Buyer's guide · Updated for 2026
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Samsung SmartThings Compatible Devices

Samsung SmartThings is Samsung's smart home platform: a free app that controls devices from hundreds of brands, with a SmartThings hub (a dedicated hub, or a Samsung TV, fridge or monitor that has one built in) for Zigbee, Z-Wave, Thread and Matter. Here is what you need to start and the products in our catalog that work with it.

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At a glance

SmartThings at a glance

Voice assistant
Bixby, Alexa and Google Assistant
Local control
Partial: Zigbee, Z-Wave and Matter devices run locally on a hub
Privacy
Automation power
Ease of setup
Protocols
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Z-Wave, Thread, Matter
Pros and cons

Is SmartThings right for you?

Pros

  • No subscription: the app and its features are free
  • Zigbee, Thread and Matter on one hub, and Z-Wave on some
  • Devices on a hub run locally, with no cloud round trip
  • Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Bixby
  • Many Samsung TVs, fridges and monitors double as the hub

Cons

  • Zigbee, Z-Wave and Thread devices need a hub
  • Z-Wave only on some hubs: the Aeotec Smart Home Hub 2 has none
  • A limit of 300 devices per location
  • Developer access to its API became paid in October 2026
  • Works best in a household that already owns Samsung devices
Best forSamsung households that want one hub for every brand

People with Samsung phones, TVs or appliances who want a free platform for every brand that runs locally (a recent Samsung TV can already be the hub).

What you need

What you need to start

Wi-Fi devices only need the app. Zigbee, Z-Wave, Thread and Matter devices need a SmartThings hub: a recent Samsung TV can be one, or a dedicated hub like these.

Products

Products that work with SmartThings

658 products, the best sellers first.

Robot Vacuums that work with SmartThings

Cameras that work with SmartThings

Relays that work with SmartThings

Plugs that work with SmartThings

Wall Switches that work with SmartThings

Door Locks that work with SmartThings

Temperature & Humidity Sensors that work with SmartThings

Hubs that work with SmartThings

More categories

  • LED Bulbs26
  • Door & Window Sensors22
  • Thermostats22
  • Buttons19
  • Ceiling Lights19
  • Motion Sensors19
  • Light Strips18
  • Water Leak Sensors17
  • Energy Monitors14
  • Doorbells13
  • Lamps12
  • Presence Sensors12
  • Window Coverings12
  • Radiator Valves11
  • Speakers10
  • Smoke & CO Detectors9
  • Outdoor Lights8
  • Garage Door Openers7
  • Air Quality Monitors6
  • IR Remote Controls6
  • Wall Outlets6
  • Water Timers6
  • Air Purifiers5
  • Displays4
  • Vibration Sensors4
  • Alarm Systems3
  • Gas Detectors3
  • Sirens3
  • Water Shutoff Valves3
Connections

How SmartThings connects and compares

SmartThings logoSmartThingsSamsung's free hub platform for every brandAlexa logoAlexaOne of the widest device compatibility ecosystemsGoogle Home logoGoogle HomeSeamless integration with Google servicesApple Home logoApple HomePrivacy-focused with Apple ecosystemHome Assistant logoHome AssistantOpen-source with unlimited possibilities
Voice assistantBixby, Alexa and Google AssistantAlexaGoogle AssistantSiriCommunity voice options
Local controlPartial: Zigbee, Z-Wave and Matter devices run locally on a hubPartial: Matter devices are controlled locallyPartial: Matter devices are controlled locally at homePartial: your Apple devices control accessories at home; away from home it goes through a home hubFull
Privacy
Automation power
Ease of setup
Community
Max devices300 per location~300~300~150Unlimited
Wi-Fi logoWi-Fi
Bluetooth logoBluetooth
Zigbee logoZigbee
Z-Wave logoZ-Wave
Thread logoThread
Matter logoMatter
Best forSamsung households that want one hub for every brandVoice-first smart home loversAndroid users & Google enthusiastsApple users who value privacyPower users & privacy advocates
Pros
  • No subscription: the app and its features are free
  • Zigbee, Thread and Matter on one hub, and Z-Wave on some
  • Devices on a hub run locally, with no cloud round trip
  • One of the largest catalogs of compatible devices
  • Routines cover almost anything without code
  • Echo hubs bring Zigbee, Thread and Matter
  • Works out of the box on any Android phone
  • Nest speakers, displays and routers act as Matter hubs
  • Nest cameras and doorbells integrate natively
  • End-to-end encrypted: Apple cannot read your home data
  • Adding an accessory is scanning a single code
  • Same app on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Watch
  • Runs locally, with no cloud account needed
  • Zigbee, Z-Wave, Thread and Matter in one hub
  • Bridges Google, Alexa and HomeKit together
Cons
  • Zigbee, Z-Wave and Thread devices need a hub
  • Z-Wave only on some hubs: the Aeotec Smart Home Hub 2 has none
  • A limit of 300 devices per location
  • Relies on the cloud for most features
  • Voice recordings are processed on Amazon servers
  • No Z-Wave and no local API
  • Relies on the cloud for most features
  • The most basic automation editor of the main ecosystems
  • No Zigbee or Z-Wave radios
  • The fewest compatible devices of the main ecosystems
  • Needs a HomePod or Apple TV to automate
  • Nothing works from an Android phone
  • The steepest learning curve of the main ecosystems
  • You run and update the hardware yourself
  • Hands-free voice needs extra hardware, such as Home Assistant Voice

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Numbers

SmartThings in our catalog

658products in our catalog work with SmartThingsacross 37 categories

Where they are

Robot Vacuums76
Cameras52
Relays44
Plugs43
Wall Switches41
Door Locks38
Temperature & Humidity Sensors29
Hubs27
LED Bulbs26
Door & Window Sensors22

More numbers in the catalog report

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What devices are compatible with SmartThings?

Devices from hundreds of brands that carry the Works with SmartThings badge, plus Matter devices. Each category on this page links to its full list in our catalog.

Is SmartThings free?

The app is: Samsung charges nothing to download or use it, and there is no subscription. The hub, if you need one, is bought once. Since October 2026 Samsung charges for its developer API; Samsung says app users are not affected, but tools that use the API, such as some Home Assistant setups, may need the paid plan.

Do I need a hub for SmartThings?

Not for Wi-Fi devices. Zigbee, Z-Wave, Thread and Matter devices need a SmartThings hub: a dedicated hub, a SmartThings Station, or a recent Samsung TV, fridge or monitor with a hub built in.

Does SmartThings work with Matter?

Yes. SmartThings has supported Matter since October 2022, and its hubs that are Thread border routers also control Matter devices that use Thread.

Does SmartThings work with Alexa and Google Home?

Yes. SmartThings links to Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, and to Bixby through your Samsung account, so its devices can be controlled by voice.

Does SmartThings work without internet?

Partly. Zigbee, Z-Wave and Matter devices run on the hub itself, and Samsung says automations on the Aeotec Smart Home Hub 2 keep running when the internet is down.

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