Best Matter devices for SmartThings in 2026
SmartThings pairs all 27 Matter device types and can start a routine from 26 — the widest coverage in the matrix. It is the platform to pick if you want one controller for lights, locks, sensors, blinds, vacuums, appliances and the newer energy types. The trade-off is fewer High-confidence rows (14) and several Med ratings on climate and energy.
How we picked
Every pick sits in a device type the MatterCheck matrix rates as pairing on SmartThings — 27 of the 27 types, with 26 able to start an automation. The support rating is at device-type level and dated; the product comes from our SKU directory, where we prefer High-confidence records and never recommend a Low one. Each row links the type's own evidence page and the product record, and the evidence standard explains what counts as proof.
Matrix snapshot: 27 of 27 types pair · 26 start automations · 14 High-confidence rows · cells last checked up to 2026-10-22.
Top picks by device type
| Device type | Pick | Why it fits SmartThings | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| On/off light | Tapo S505 Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch (Matter) (High) | Pairs, controls it, starts automations, usable as an action (High). | SmartThings cell · Product record |
| Dimmable / colour light | Nanoleaf Essentials A19/A60 Matter Smart Bulb (Thread) (High) | Pairs, controls it, starts automations, usable as an action (High). | SmartThings cell · Product record |
| Tunable white light | IKEA KAJPLATS LED bulb, smart white spectrum (E26 450lm / E27 470lm; LED2406G4NA) (High) | Pairs, controls it, starts automations, usable as an action (High). | SmartThings cell · Product record |
| Plug / outlet | Eve Energy (Matter) (High) | Pairs, controls it, starts automations, usable as an action (High). | SmartThings cell · Product record |
| Switch / button | Third Reality Smart Switch MT1 (High) | Pairs, partial control, starts automations, not an action target (High). | SmartThings cell · Product record |
| Contact sensor | Aqara Door and Window Sensor P2 (High) | Pairs, controls it, starts automations, not an action target (High). | SmartThings cell · Product record |
| Motion / occupancy sensor | Eve Motion (Matter) (High) | Pairs, controls it, starts automations, not an action target (High). | SmartThings cell · Product record |
| Temperature / humidity sensor | arre Temperature Sensor (High) | Pairs, controls it, starts automations, not an action target (High). | SmartThings cell · Product record |
| Leak / water sensor | Shelly Flood S Gen4 (High) | Pairs, controls it, starts automations, not an action target (High). | SmartThings cell · Product record |
| Smoke / CO detector | Sensereo MSC-1 Smoke & CO Alarm (High) | Pairs, controls it, starts automations, not an action target (High). | SmartThings cell · Product record |
| Door lock | Aqara Smart Lock U200 (High) | Pairs, controls it, starts automations, usable as an action (High). | SmartThings cell · Product record |
| Thermostat | Eve Thermo (Matter) (High) | Pairs, controls it, starts automations, usable as an action (Med). | SmartThings cell · Product record |
| Window covering | SmartWings Matter over Thread motorized shades (e.g. WM25LM motor) (High) | Pairs, controls it, starts automations, usable as an action (High). | SmartThings cell · Product record |
| Fan / air purifier | SwitchBot Air Purifier (Matter) (High) | Pairs, controls it, starts automations, usable as an action (Med). | SmartThings cell · Product record |
| Robot vacuum | SwitchBot Robot Vacuum K11+ Pro (High) | Pairs, controls it, starts automations, usable as an action (High). | SmartThings cell · Product record |
| Appliances | Midea Built-In Dishwasher (Matter) (High) | Pairs, controls it, starts automations, usable as an action (Med). | SmartThings cell · Product record |
| Air quality sensor | IKEA ALPSTUGA air quality monitor (High) | Pairs, controls it, starts automations, not an action target (Med). | SmartThings cell · Product record |
| Light / illuminance sensor | No sourced pick yet | The type is supported but we have no consumer SKU record for it yet. | SmartThings cell |
| Pump | No sourced pick yet | The type is supported but we have no consumer SKU record for it yet. | SmartThings cell |
| Water valve / shutoff | JINK Smart Water Valve (Matter over Thread) (Med) | Pairs, controls it, starts automations, usable as an action (Med). | SmartThings cell · Product record |
| Electric energy meter | Shelly EM Mini Gen4 (High) | Pairs, partial control, partial trigger, not an action target (Med). | SmartThings cell · Product record |
| Speaker | No sourced pick yet | The type is supported but we have no consumer SKU record for it yet. | SmartThings cell |
| Water heater | No sourced pick yet | The type is supported but we have no consumer SKU record for it yet. | SmartThings cell |
| Pressure sensor | No sourced pick yet | The type is supported but we have no consumer SKU record for it yet. | SmartThings cell |
| EV charger (EVSE) | No sourced pick yet | The type is supported but we have no consumer SKU record for it yet. | SmartThings cell |
| Heat pump | No sourced pick yet | The type is supported but we have no consumer SKU record for it yet. | SmartThings cell |
| Solar power | No sourced pick yet | The type is supported but we have no consumer SKU record for it yet. | SmartThings cell |
A pick means we have a dated record for the product and the device type is rated as pairing on SmartThings. It does not mean the maker has tested that exact model on SmartThings; the product record shows what the maker claims and what we checked. The tag beside a product is our SKU record's confidence; the rating in the Why column is the matrix cell's.
What you need
A SmartThings-compatible hub is required — a standalone SmartThings hub, a Samsung TV, a Station or another Matter controller. Thread devices need a controller with a Thread border router.
Where SmartThings is strongest
- Every type pairs and 26 of 27 can start a SmartThings routine — the broadest automation coverage of any mainstream hub.
- Handles categories others miss: appliances, water valves, water heaters, speakers, pumps and the EV charger, heat pump and solar rows.
- Thread border router support is built into several hubs, so Thread devices have a native path.
What to skip or treat with care
- Pairs, but with caveats: Switch / button (partial control); Electric energy meter (partial control, partial trigger); Solar power (control and automation action Unknown).
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Matter devices for SmartThings?
The full-path core: lights, plugs, locks, sensors, blinds, robot vacuums and appliances. Our first picks are Eve Energy (Matter) for plugs, Aqara Smart Lock U200 for locks and SwitchBot Robot Vacuum K11+ Pro for vacuums.
Which SmartThings rows are weak?
Thermostat, fan/air purifier, robot vacuum, appliances, air quality and the EV charger, heat pump and solar rows are Med. Electric energy meters only partly control, and solar control and automation action are Unknown.
Which hub do I need for Matter on SmartThings?
A SmartThings-compatible hub — a standalone hub, a Samsung TV, a Station or another Matter controller — plus a Thread border router for Thread devices.
Related guides
- SmartThings Matter support — the full platform check, with every device type and its sources.
- SmartThings Matter support: every device type checked
- Matter platform comparison: SmartThings vs the rest
- Matter hubs and Thread border routers
- All MatterCheck guides — every guide, built from the same dated matrix.
Last reviewed 2026-10-22. SmartThings's Matter support changes with platform updates; the live matrix and device type pages carry the current values.