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The Innovation Report: Your Quarterly SmartThings Update Newsletter

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The latest update brings new developments for our users and partners, including the launch of Matter camera support.

We’re excited to see our Works with SmartThings (WWST) ecosystem continue to grow with more certified partners and devices.

Thank you for being a part of SmartThings —here’s the latest from SmartThings!

SmartThings Features and Updates

We recently presented our vision for “Your Companion to AI Living.” This debut introduced a proactive home companion integrated into the SmartThings platform. Key highlights included Vision AI, which delivers real-time updates from Samsung appliances and TVs, recognizes faces, detects safety risks, and summarizes smart home events through Now Brief.

This vision expands across our WWST partner ecosystem, including sensors, locks, and new Matter-compatible cameras, enabling enhanced home monitoring, smarter alerts, and unified safety experiences.

Some other highlights include:

  • Pet and Family Care: AI-powered Pet Care for early pet health detection and Family Care for cognitive health monitoring were also announced recently.
  • Sleep Environment Reports: SmartThings users can understand how bedroom conditions, like temperature, humidity, and air quality, impact their sleep. Using the Aeotec Smart Home Hub 2 with products like the Eve Weather Connected Weather Station and Samsung Health data, users get a full view of their sleep quality, allowing for smarter automations like auto-adjusting thermostats or closing blinds. Read more.

Matter Updates

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  • First-to-Market Matter Camera Support:
    • SmartThings is officially the first global smart home platform to support Matter 1.5 compatible cameras. Through launch partnerships with Aqara, Eve, and Xthings, users can now integrate cameras alongside their lights and locks for a unified security experience. We look forward to seeing Matter cameras come out in the market soon.
    • This update enables features like live streaming, clip storage, two-way talk, and motion zones directly within the SmartThings app. Read more.
  • Matter 1.5: SmartThings Hubs are being updated to support the latest specification. Hubs already updated include the Aeotec Smart Home Hub 2, Aeotec Smart Home Hub, Samsung SmartThings Hub 2018 (v3), SmartThings Hub 2015 (V2), and the ThingsOne Smart Home Hub. Updates to the SmartThings Station, Samsung TVs, and other Hubs are planned for the next couple months. Read more.

Developer Center Updates

  • Test Suite Self-Testing for Cloud Connected Devices: We’ve continued to expand the SmartThings Test Suite with Cloud Connected self-testing for WWST certification. Cloud Connected devices can now be self-tested using the Test Suite, which eliminates the need for a testing lab for most devices. This functionality extends the existing support for Hub Connected Devices, including those using Matter, Zigbee, and Z-Wave. Read more.

Partner Announcements

  • IKEA launched a broad lineup of 21 Matter-over-Thread devices, including the KAJPLATS lights and BILRESA remotes. By utilizing Thread Credential Sharing, users can now seamlessly unify IKEA and SmartThings networks for a robust smart home. Read more.
  • Arlo has enhanced its integration with SmartThings with the addition of new security cameras, powered by Arlo Intelligence. Starting early this year, users can expect faster response to security events and greater control through AI-powered object detection for packages, people, and pets. Read more.
  • At CES 2026, we announced a major partnership with Govee, bringing their immersive lighting to SmartThings. This collaboration kicks off with native support for Govee’s products, including ceiling lights, strip lighting, recessed downlights, and dozens of other Govee products. Read more.
  • Leviton expanded its Decora Smart Wi-Fi family with the Motion Sensing Dimmer Switch and 2nd Gen Scene Controller for advanced occupancy-based automation and dynamic scene control.
  • GE Lighting (Cync) added the Ceiling Fan Smart Switch, enabling multiple speed fan control and out-of-home scheduling within SmartThings routines.

Thank you for your loyalty to SmartThings. We’re looking forward to what’s in store for 2026!

The Samsung SmartThings Team

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