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Matter smart plug on SmartThings

For smart plugs, SmartThings supports pairing, control, automation triggers and automation actions. Our confidence in this answer is High.

High confidence

2026-10-17 last checked

4/4 capabilities confirmed

At a glance

Answer	SmartThings
Pairing	Y
Control	Y
Starts an automation	Y
Controlled by an automation	Y
Confidence	High
Matter spec	1.0+

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

partners.smartthings.com · official · 2026-10-17
community.smartthings.com · release-note · 2026-10-17
community.smartthings.com · release-note · 2026-10-17
community.smartthings.com · release-note · 2026-10-17
blog.smartthings.com · official · 2026-10-17
community.smartthings.com · official · 2026-10-17
blog.smartthings.com · official · 2026-10-17
rentalhomeautomator.com · test · 2026-10-17

Showing the 8 most recent of 9 recorded sources.

Frequently asked questions

Can SmartThings control a Matter smart plug?

SmartThings pairs a Matter smart plug — the cheapest Matter device, and a plug doubles as an automation action. High confidence, checked 2026-10-17. SmartThings can control a Matter smart plug from its app, including on/off and any metering (High, checked 2026-10-17).

Can a Matter smart plug start a SmartThings automation?

Yes — a Matter smart plug switching on or off can start a SmartThings automation. A Matter smart plug can be used as a SmartThings automation action (High, checked 2026-10-17).

Does a Matter smart plug need a hub on SmartThings?

SmartThings needs a Matter controller before it will add a Matter smart plug.

Next steps

All SmartThings answers for smart plugs, side by side — the full smart plug 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
Smart plug support guide
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 smart plugs

Apple Home — supports pairing, control, automation triggers and automation actions High
Google Home — supports pairing, control, automation triggers and automation actions High
Amazon Alexa — supports pairing, control and automation actions Med
Home Assistant — supports pairing, control, automation triggers and automation actions High
Homey — supports pairing, control, automation triggers and automation actions Med
Hubitat — supports pairing, control, automation triggers and automation actions Med

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