# SmartThings

> SmartThings is a Samsung-owned smart-home company and software platform connecting compatible appliances, sensors, lights and other devices through one app, automations and cloud services. Its ecosystem spans consumer homes, developers, device manufacturers and commercial settings.

- **Founded:** 2012
- **Headquarters:** Mountain View, United States
- **Founders:** Alex Hawkinson (Co-founder and founding CEO), Jeff Hagins (Co-founder and founding CTO), Scott Vlaminck (Co-founder and former VP of engineering), Andrew Brooks (Co-founder), Ben Edwards (Co-founder), James Stolp (Co-founder), Jesse O’Neill-Oine (Co-founder)
- **Products:** SmartThings app and Routines, SmartThings Hub ecosystem, SmartThings Edge, SmartThings Energy, SmartThings Find
- **Notable:** Raised about $1.2 million on Kickstarter in 2012., Acquired by Samsung in August 2014., SmartThings Energy received ENERGY STAR smart-home energy-management certification.

## Products & services

- **SmartThings app and Routines** — Unified device control, notifications and conditional automations on Android and iOS.
- **SmartThings Hub ecosystem** — Dedicated and embedded hubs connect compatible devices; radio support depends on hardware.
- **SmartThings Edge** — Hub architecture and Lua drivers for local execution of supported device commands and automations.
- **SmartThings Energy** — Compatible-device energy monitoring, AI Energy Mode and eligible demand-response programs.
- **SmartThings Find** — Location services for compatible Galaxy devices and tags.
- **SmartThings Station** — Smart-home hub, routine button and wireless charger introduced at CES.
- **SmartThings Pro** — Business device management and automation for commercial environments.
- **SmartThings Family Care** — Opt-in shared activity signals, location alerts and reminders for caregivers.
- **SmartThings Safe Premium** — Arlo-powered manual help requests with professional emergency dispatch; U.S. beta with limited-time free access.

## Achievements

- Raised about $1.2 million on Kickstarter in 2012.
- Acquired by Samsung in August 2014.
- SmartThings Energy received ENERGY STAR smart-home energy-management certification.
- Reported over 460 million registered users in June 2026.
- Announced Matter 1.5 camera support in December 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Samsung announces enhanced integration for 25 IKEA Matter-over-Thread devices.
- **2026-06** — SmartThings announces commercial API tiers and a $4.99 monthly individual API plan, targeting October 2026.
- **2026-06** — SmartThings publishes setup details for U.S. Safe Premium beta powered by Arlo.
- **2026-09** — SmartThings publishes updated Family Care guidance covering sharing controls, activity signals and device limitations.

## Links

- Website: https://www.smartthings.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/smartthings/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/smartthings
- GitHub: https://github.com/SmartThingsCommunity
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smartthings/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smartthings

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Last updated: 2026-09-30