Samsung has expanded SmartThings to become the first major smart home platform to support Matter-compatible cameras, unlocking seamless integration for connected video devices across ecosystems. This move boosts interoperability in the smart home world, allowing Matter-certified cameras to work with SmartThings along with other Matter hubs such as Apple Home and Google Home.
What Matter Compatibility Means for SmartThings Users
Matter is an industry-wide smart home standard aimed at making devices from different manufacturers work together smoothly. Until now, support for Matter devices has focused on lights, plugs, sensors, and locks. With SmartThings adding support for Matter-compatible cameras, users will be able to:
Connect Matter cameras directly to the SmartThings app
View camera feeds alongside other smart devices
Use smart automations that include video triggers
Control cameras with voice assistants linked to SmartThings
This improves convenience for homeowners who use devices from multiple brands, eliminating the need for brand-specific hubs or separate apps.
Which Cameras Are Supported
Samsung confirmed that a number of Matter-certified cameras will work with SmartThings. While the full list will continue to grow, early compatible devices include models from key smart home brands that have either launched or announced Matter support. As manufacturers update firmware to meet the Matter specification, more cameras will appear in the SmartThings ecosystem.
Samsung’s move gives users more choice and flexibility in building secure smart home setups that combine lighting, sensors, thermostats, and now cameras under one control system.
Why This Matters in the Smart Home Landscape
The addition of Matter camera support in SmartThings represents a significant step toward broader smart home interoperability. Historically, smart cameras have been one of the more fragmented categories, often tied to proprietary ecosystems that make cross-platform use difficult. By enabling Matter integration, Samsung is making it easier for users to:
Combine cameras from different manufacturers in unified automations
Receive alerts and act on video events from a central app
Use cameras with other Matter devices without technical workarounds
This could accelerate adoption of Matter devices and give consumers real benefits from choosing an open standard.