Matter heat pump on SmartThings
For heat pumps, SmartThings supports pairing, control, automation triggers and automation actions. Our confidence in this answer is Med.
At a glance
| Answer | SmartThings |
|---|---|
| Pairing | Y |
| Control | Y |
| Starts an automation | Y |
| Controlled by an automation | Y |
| Confidence | Med |
| Matter spec | 1.3+ |
What this means
All four answers are confirmed for this device type on this platform. Individual products can still implement less than the device type — check the product notes before you buy.
Requirements
Hub requirement: SmartThings-compatible hub required (standalone hub, Samsung TV, Station, etc.).
Matter spec: 1.3+.
Confidence
The evidence is a mix of official platform documentation and product- or community-level reports; some answers rest on documentation alone.
Sources
- partners.smartthings.com · official · 2026-10-22
Frequently asked questions
Does SmartThings support a Matter heat pump?
SmartThings pairs a Matter heat pump for mode and setpoint control. Med confidence, checked 2026-10-22. SmartThings can control a Matter heat pump from its app, including mode and setpoint (Med, checked 2026-10-22).
Can a Matter heat pump start a SmartThings automation?
Yes — a Matter heat pump changing mode can start a SmartThings automation. A Matter heat pump can be used as a SmartThings automation action (Med, checked 2026-10-22).
Do I need a hub for a Matter heat pump on SmartThings?
SmartThings needs a Matter controller before a Matter heat pump will pair.
Next steps
- All SmartThings answers for heat pumps, side by side — the full heat pump matrix across every platform.
- Compare SmartThings with another platform — pairing, control, triggers and actions in one table.
- Check whether your setup will work — answer a few questions and get a verdict with caveats.
- Matter products of this type — tested products with their own notes and sources.
- Matter on SmartThings: every device type
- All platforms compared
- How to check Matter certification
- Matter firmware updates on each platform
- How we check — evidence rules, confidence ratings and how often we re-check.
Other platforms for heat pumps
- Apple Home — no confirmed support Med
- Google Home — no confirmed support Med
- Amazon Alexa — no confirmed support Med
- Home Assistant — no confirmed support Med
- Homey — supports pairing, control, automation triggers and automation actions Med
- Hubitat — no confirmed support Med