Samsung SmartThings updates to Matter 1.4

One of the most popular smart home platforms with Matter-integration, Samsung SmartThings, has issued its latest quarterly update, which includes support for Matter 1.4.

More Matter support in SmartThings

While the specification was originally released in Fall 2024, Matter 1.4 – as with previous iterations – has taken some time to reach consumers. With this update, Samsung SmartThings can expect improved support for devices included in the Matter 1.4 standard.

These include a wider array of energy management devices, including water heaters, heat pumps, solar power devices, and battery storage solutions.

With support for this expanded range of devices within the Matter smart home, more integrations and automations can be set up. These might be conceived and managed through any device you have around you, as SmartThings works on several devices: Samsung TVs, phones, smart watches, and has voice assistant support.

Other improvements to SmartThings

Beyond using Samsung SmartThings with Matter, if you have connected your wearable and entertainment devices to your smart home, some further improvements have been introduced.

• Samsung Health integration:

  • Sleep environment reports within SmartThings based on data from Samsung Health (temperature, humidity, CO2, light).

  • Personalized suggestions for improved sleep.

  • Automatic adjustment of lights, TV, curtains, and music for better sleep, based on Galaxy Watch/Ring sleep and wake times.

• Improved SmartThings routines:

  • Recurring schedules for routines have been added (weekly, monthly, annual).

  • Samsung TV Plus integration on 2025 models adds entertainment factor for automatic channel switching.

• Broadcasting via SmartThings-connected speakers:

  • Send voice messages via SmartThings app to a designated connected speaker around your homeowners

In addition, third party smart home devices can enjoy a streamlined setup (if purchased through Samsung), with improvements coming to the SmartThings app. Future Matter releases will hopefully include these enhancements.

How to get the Matter 1.4 update on SmartThings

The latest Matter update should automatically download to your hub or Samsung TV hub.

To check, grab your phone, open the SmartThings app, then:

1. Tap Devices

2. Tap Home, then select the room where your hub is situated

3. Tap the hub

4. Tap the three vertical dots, then Information

You should then see the firmware versions displayed, as above. If an earlier version of Matter is listed, check your hub is online and reboot it. The update should then download.