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Matter motion or occupancy sensor on SmartThings

For motion and occupancy sensors, SmartThings supports pairing, control and automation triggers. It does not support automation actions. Our confidence in this answer is High.

High confidence
2026-10-17 last checked
3/4 capabilities confirmed

At a glance

AnswerSmartThings
PairingY
ControlY
Starts an automationY
Controlled by an automationN
ConfidenceHigh
Matter spec1.0+

Y = confirmed for this device type, Partial = works with limits, N = not supported by this platform, Unknown = not enough dated evidence. These are type-level answers, not a guarantee for one product.

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: 1.0+.

Confidence

We have direct, dated evidence for most of these answers, including native hands-on reports where available.

Last checked 2026-10-17. The answers above come from the published type matrix; the sources below are what they rest on.

Sources

Showing the 8 most recent of 9 recorded sources.

Frequently asked questions

Does SmartThings support a Matter motion or occupancy sensor?

SmartThings pairs a Matter motion or occupancy sensor and reports motion or presence — one of the most reliable triggers in the matrix. High confidence, checked 2026-10-17. SmartThings can control a Matter motion or occupancy sensor from its app, including motion and presence state (High, checked 2026-10-17).

Can SmartThings trigger an automation from a Matter motion or occupancy sensor?

Yes — motion starting or clearing on a Matter motion or occupancy sensor can trigger a SmartThings automation. As an action, SmartThings cannot use a Matter motion or occupancy sensor in an automation (High, checked 2026-10-17).

Do I need a hub for a Matter motion or occupancy sensor on SmartThings?

SmartThings needs a Matter controller before a Matter motion or occupancy sensor joins.

Next steps

Other platforms for motion and occupancy sensors

Informational only — verify before you buy. How we check · All motion and occupancy sensors across platforms