Alternatives to SmartThings
Samsung's consumer smart home
SmartThings ranks #4 of 8 in Home automation, with an Alt Score of 73. It is proprietary and available on Windows, iOS and Android. 9 of 10 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Homeowners and renters who want to control and automate smart devices from multiple brands in one place, whether they're using a standalone hub or hub-optional setup (e.g., a compatible Samsung TV).
A single app to view, control, and automate smart home devices such as lights, locks, cameras, thermostats, and appliances. It supports hundreds of devices and brands via Matter, Thread, and Zigbee standards, and includes features like AI Energy Mode for reducing power usage and routines for automating recurring tasks.
You add devices to the SmartThings app via automatic detection, manual entry, or QR code scanning, and they sync to your Samsung Account. From there you can control devices individually or set up automations/routines that trigger actions across connected devices, using either a physical hub or a hub built into supported Samsung products.
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Ranked alternatives
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Feature comparison
How SmartThings compares with its alternatives, feature by feature.
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Every fact and feature listed for SmartThings is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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Platforms Windows, iOS, Android verified 2026-07-10
A Windows PC version also exists per Samsung support.
Android 10.0 and above, iOS 15.0 and above.
https://partners.smartthings.com/smartthings-app -
License Proprietary verified 2026-07-10
Samsung or its Affiliates own all right, title, and interest, including, without limitation, all Intellectual Property Rights, in and to the SmartThings Developer Tools, the SmartThings Platform and t
https://developer.smartthings.com/termsofservice -
Status active verified 2026-07-10
Release-notes entry dated June 2026.
Introducing API Access Apps, the updated name and development path for SmartApp-style integrations.
https://developer.smartthings.com/docs/release-notes -
Local-first (no cloud required) No verified 2026-07-10
The SmartThings Cloud is responsible for ensuring complex automations are executed, for maintaining device health, for onboarding devices, and for allowing users to remotely access their Devices.
https://developer.smartthings.com/docs/getting-started/architecture-of-smartthings -
Device / integration count Yes verified 2026-07-10
Control and manage thousands of connected devices across multiple locations, users, and regions.
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Automation engine Yes verified 2026-07-10
Create new routines easily with devices you already have at home.
https://www.samsung.com/us/smartthings/ -
Voice assistant integration Yes verified 2026-07-10
Connect them to your Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa, and control them with your voice!
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10006871/ -
Matter / Thread support Yes verified 2026-07-10
Most Matter devices work with SmartThings right out of the box, making it easier than ever to build a connected home.
https://partners.smartthings.com/matter -
Energy monitoring Yes verified 2026-07-10
effortlessly monitor and manage their home's energy usage, gain deeper insights into their overall energy consumption, and operate their devices more efficiently.
https://partners.smartthings.com/smartthings-energy -
Dashboards Yes verified 2026-07-10
Streamline your life with a bird's eye view summary of your home.
https://www.samsung.com/us/smartthings/ -
Mobile app Yes verified 2026-07-10
Android 10.0 and above, iOS 15.0 and above.
https://partners.smartthings.com/smartthings-app -
Open source No verified 2026-07-10
Samsung or its Affiliates own all right, title, and interest, including, without limitation, all Intellectual Property Rights, in and to the SmartThings Developer Tools, the SmartThings Platform and t
https://developer.smartthings.com/termsofservice
FAQ
Yes. Domoticz, Home Assistant and ESPHome have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
Domoticz, Home Assistant and ESPHome — every license claim links its source.