Samsung SmartThings and Home Assistant will now officially work together. This new integration not only improves the stability of the connection between the two platforms, but also makes it easier to use a wide variety of smart home devices within a single system.
Previously, while it was possible to connect SmartThings to Home Assistant, this relied on a community integration using Personal Access Tokens (PATs). These tokens required regular renewal due to changes in Samsung's APIs, often leading to connection issues. With the official integration, this step is now completely eliminated. Instead of manual tokens, login is now performed directly through the Samsung account via OAuth. This significantly simplifies setup and ensures long-term stability.
SmartThings as a device platform
SmartThings is one of the most flexible smart home platforms on the market, supporting numerous wireless standards and device classes. A particular advantage of the Samsung ecosystem is that SmartThings hubs are no longer only available as separate hardware. Samsung now integrates the SmartThings hub directly into various device classes.
These include, among others:
- Samsung TV*,
- Smart Monitors*,
- Family Hub refrigerators*,
- as well as Samsung Soundbars*
This allows many users Matter, Zigbee or Thread devices Control directly via existing Samsung devices, without having to purchase a separate smart home hub. Especially when used in conjunction with Matter, this significantly simplifies getting started with a smart home.
Conclusion
The official integration of SmartThings into Home Assistant is a significant step for open smart home systems. Users benefit from a more stable connection, easier setup, and considerably more options for automation and device management. Samsung's strategy of integrating SmartThings hubs directly into everyday devices is particularly exciting. Combined with Home Assistant, this creates a flexible smart home that is both easily accessible and technically very powerful.
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My name is Christian, and I founded this blog in 2024. I'm a trained communications electronics technician, a tech enthusiast, and a smart home aficionado with many years of experience in the field of networked household appliances. I passionately follow current developments and regularly test new products to provide clear insights and practical recommendations.
