New Delhi: Samsung has recently announced that its SmartThings platform is now going to support Matter 1.5, with this latest rollout beginning this month itself, and Matter-compatible cameras from partner brands expected from March 2026. The update also expands SmartThings existing Matter device support, which already includes lights, door locks, switches, and sensors, by adding cameras. SmartThings is Samsung’s smart home platform and application that lets users connect and manage a range of devices such as lights, cameras, appliances, and sensors from a single application on a phone, tablet, and select smart home appliances.
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Matter is a universal smart home connectivity standard developed by the contribution of major tech companies, including Google, Apple, Amazon, and Samsung. Its goal is to make smart home devices from different brands work together reliably and securely, without users having to stick to one ecosystem. Samsung has stated that Matter 1.5, unveiled by the Connectivity Standards Alliance in November, debuts support for cameras and adds the latest features for smart home devices like blinds, awnings, and garage doors. It is also stated to bring improvements to energy management, making it easier to monitor and control power use.
The company stated that the primary focus of the update is camera support. Matter 1.5 works with different types of cameras, including indoor and outdoor security cameras and video doorbells. It supports features such as live video streaming, two-way audio, motion alerts, event history and controls like pan, tilt, and zoom. SmartThings now supports the Matter standard, and camera makers can launch Matter-based cameras that work directly with the platform without needing to build separate integrations. Samsung stated that it is working with several IoT device makers, including Aqara, Eve, and Ulticam, to develop Matter-compatible cameras, with the first products expected to arrive from March 2026. SmartThings already supports cameras from brands such as Aqara, Arlo, Hue and Ring across different connection types.
With the Matter support added, users are now expected to see more camera options that can be easily added to the SmartThings application. By integrating cameras into SmartThings, Samsung stated that users can manage everyday tasks such as checking their home while away, keeping an eye on pets, and setting up routines linked to smart doorbells and other devices, all from a single platform.
