SmartThings adds Thread support
Samsung’s SmartThings ecosystem now functions as a Thread border router in more devices, joining the likes of Aqara Hub M3 and IKEA’s DIRIGERA to improve low‑latency mesh networks for smart homes (howtogeek.com). Reviewers point out SmartThings’ hassle‑free setup and stronger device authentication make it an appealing choice over deep‑dive platforms like Home Assistant for users who want simplicity and cross‑device trust ( ).
Samsung published a SmartThings blog post on October 1, 2025 announcing “Two‑Way Thread Network Unification,” saying SmartThings Hubs can now join existing Thread networks or allow third‑party Border Routers to join a SmartThings network. (blog.smartthings.com) The feature implements Thread 1.4 credential‑sharing and adds a new “Manage Thread Network” menu in the SmartThings Hub interface that uses the mobile OS credential locker, QR codes, or one‑time passcodes (OTPs) to exchange Thread credentials. (blog.smartthings.com) Samsung delivered the update as hub firmware (listed as version 0.58.10 / 058.00010) for the last four hub models — SmartThings Hub v2 (2015), SmartThings Hub v3 (2018), the Aeotec Smart Home Hub (2020) and the Aeotec Smart Home Hub 2 (2025) — with a phased rollout that began Sept. 22, 2025 and was scheduled to complete Oct. 1, 2025. (matter-smarthome.de) SmartThings app updates (Android 1.8.37 and iOS 1.7.37) expose the Manage Thread Network entry; the hub can generate a nine‑digit sharing passcode valid for ten minutes or produce a QR code to onboard compatible third‑party hubs such as IKEA’s DIRIGERA. (matter-smarthome.de) Samsung describes the unified network as a single, self‑healing Thread mesh that maintains device connections when a Border Router leaves and routes traffic along the fastest available path, addressing prior fragmentation where SmartThings hubs created standalone Thread meshes. (blog.smartthings.com) SmartThings also moved its external integrations after recent token changes — adopting an OAuth‑based flow for Home Assistant to eliminate manual PAT token refresh in affected setups, signaling parallel work to smooth cross‑platform interoperability. (community.smartthings.com)
