Samsung SmartThings – Overview

Created by Lamont Gibson, Modified on Sat, 27 Jun at 11:01 PM by Lamont Gibson

Purpose

This overview serves as the SmartHomeConcierge.ai master reference for the Samsung SmartThings ecosystem. It provides a comprehensive summary of products, platform features, subscriptions, mobile app capabilities, supported protocols, integrations, and common configuration categories used by SmartHomeConcierge.ai technicians when assisting customers and creating device-specific configuration articles.

SmartThings is one of the largest smart home ecosystems, allowing thousands of compatible devices from hundreds of manufacturers to operate together from a single platform.

Supported Products

SmartThings Hubs

SmartThings Hub
Aeotec Smart Home Hub
Samsung SmartThings Station
Samsung SmartThings Hub (Legacy)
SmartThings Hub Dongle (Samsung TVs & Appliances)

Samsung Devices

Samsung Smart TVs
Samsung Refrigerators
Samsung Washers
Samsung Dryers
Samsung Dishwashers
Samsung Ovens
Samsung Cooktops
Samsung Air Conditioners
Samsung Air Purifiers
Samsung Robot Vacuums
Samsung Family Hub
Samsung Smart Monitors

Security Devices

Smart Locks
Cameras
Video Doorbells
Motion Sensors
Contact Sensors
Glass Break Sensors
Sirens
Keypads
Smoke Detectors
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Water Leak Sensors

Lighting

Smart Bulbs
Smart Switches
Smart Dimmers
Smart Plugs
Smart Outlets
LED Light Strips
Ceiling Fans

Environmental

Thermostats
Temperature Sensors
Humidity Sensors
Air Quality Sensors
Irrigation Controllers
Water Shutoff Valves

Smart Home Devices

Garage Door Controllers
Blinds
Shades
Curtains
EV Chargers
Robot Vacuums
Pet Feeders
Smart Buttons
Presence Sensors

Mobile Applications

Samsung SmartThings App
SmartThings Find
SmartThings Energy

Mobile App Features

Feature	Description
Device Management	Add, organize, rename, and manage smart devices.
Home Management	Manage multiple homes and locations.
Room Management	Organize devices into rooms.
Scene Management	Control multiple devices simultaneously.
Automation	Build IF/THEN automations using multiple triggers.
SmartThings Energy	Monitor home energy usage.
Notifications	Receive alerts from connected devices.
User Sharing	Share homes and devices with family members.
Firmware Updates	Update compatible devices.

Subscription Services

Free Features

Device Control
Scenes
Automations
SmartThings Find
Device Sharing
SmartThings Energy
Notifications
Firmware Updates

Premium Features

Depending on compatible Samsung devices and partners:

AI Energy Mode
Cloud Camera Services
SmartThings Find
Advanced Home Monitoring
Premium Partner Integrations

Supported Wireless Technologies

Matter
Thread
Zigbee
Z-Wave (supported hubs)
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Bluetooth LE

Core Platform Features

Feature	Description
Universal Smart Home Platform	Control thousands of compatible devices from one app.
Matter Controller	Connect Matter-certified devices.
Thread Border Router	Extend Thread smart home networks.
Local Automation	Continue many automations during internet outages.
AI Home Automation	Intelligent recommendations based on device usage.
Multi-Home Support	Manage multiple homes and properties.
SmartThings Find	Locate compatible Samsung devices.

Smart Features

Feature	Description
Scenes	Activate multiple devices with one command.
Automations	IF/THEN automation engine.
Routines	Trigger actions by time, device status, or location.
Geofencing	Automate devices when arriving or leaving home.
SmartThings Energy	Monitor electricity usage and identify savings opportunities.
AI Energy Mode	Automatically reduce energy consumption on supported Samsung appliances.

Security Features

Smart Locks
Cameras
Video Doorbells
Motion Detection
Contact Sensors
Glass Break Sensors
Smoke Detection
Carbon Monoxide Detection
Water Leak Protection
Sirens
User Permissions
Activity History

Camera Features

Live View
Motion Detection
Person Detection (supported devices)
Activity Zones
Two-Way Audio
Cloud Recording (supported providers)
Local Recording (supported devices)
Camera Notifications

Lighting Features

Smart Bulbs
Smart Switches
Smart Dimmers
Smart Plugs
Smart Outlets
LED Strips
Scene Lighting
Adaptive Lighting
Occupancy Lighting
Vacation Lighting

Climate Features

Smart Thermostats
Temperature Monitoring
Humidity Monitoring
Air Quality Monitoring
HVAC Automation
Ceiling Fan Automation
Smart Vent Integration

Energy Features

SmartThings Energy
Appliance Monitoring
Energy Reports
EV Charging Management
Solar Integration (supported systems)
Smart Load Management
Energy Saving Automations
AI Energy Mode

Automation Features

IF/THEN Automation
Scene Automation
Routine Automation
Scheduled Automation
Sunrise & Sunset
Geofencing
Occupancy Automation
Sensor Triggered Automation
Voice Triggered Automation
Multi-Device Automation

Notification Features

Motion Alerts
Door Alerts
Window Alerts
Leak Alerts
Smoke Alerts
Carbon Monoxide Alerts
Appliance Alerts
Energy Alerts
Device Offline Alerts
Firmware Update Notifications

Privacy Features

Two-Factor Authentication
User Permissions
Secure Cloud Services
Device Sharing Controls
Secure Remote Access

Smart Home Integrations

Samsung Appliances
Samsung TVs
Amazon Alexa
Google Home
Apple Home (Matter devices)
Home Assistant
Hubitat
Philips Hue
Ring
Arlo
Blink
Ecobee
Honeywell Home
Yale
Schlage
Kwikset
August
Aqara
TP-Link Kasa
TP-Link Tapo
Lutron
Leviton
Govee
MyQ
Tailwind
Genie Aladdin Connect
Meross
Sonos
Bose
Roku
Matter
Thread
Zigbee
Z-Wave

Voice Assistant Integration

Samsung Bixby

Device Control
Scene Activation
Automation Management

Amazon Alexa

Device Control
Routine Integration
Camera Viewing
Lighting Control

Google Assistant

Smart Home Commands
Lighting Control
Climate Control
Automation Support

Device Management Features

Add Devices
Remove Devices
Rename Devices
Room Assignment
Home Management
Automation Management
Scene Management
User Management
Firmware Updates
Device Health Monitoring

Common Customer Requests

Install SmartThings Hub
Add Smart Devices
Pair Zigbee Devices
Pair Z-Wave Devices
Configure Matter Devices
Configure Thread Devices
Create Automations
Create Routines
Configure SmartThings Energy
Connect Samsung Appliances
Connect Cameras
Connect Smart Locks
Connect Alexa
Connect Google Home
Update Firmware
Troubleshoot Offline Devices