Samsung SmartThings Station
By Ethan Halfhide · Updated
The Samsung SmartThings Station is a compact smart home hub and wireless charging pad priced at $59.99, or $79.99 bundled with a USB-C adapter. It's a Matter-certified controller and Thread border router with Zigbee and Bluetooth radios, but it dropped the Z-Wave support found in earlier SmartThings hubs. A built-in button triggers routines, and Galaxy phones charge at up to 15 watts. Good for Matter households that skip Z-Wave.
Matter hub and Thread border router with wireless phone charging
Samsung SmartThings Station
Specs and price last verified September 27, 2026
Specifications
- Price
- $59.99
- Device type
- Smart Hub
- Ecosystems
- Matter, SmartThings
- Rooms
- Living Room, Office
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi, Thread, Matter, Bluetooth
- Hub required
- No
- Rental friendly
- No
- Matter certified
- Yes
- Installation
- Plug-in
- Energy Star
- No
- Local control
- Yes
- Voice control
- Yes
About
The SmartThings Station is Samsung's compact smart home hub, combining a Matter controller and Thread border router with a 15W Qi wireless charging pad on top. It bridges devices across ecosystems, supports automations triggered by a physical button, and is an affordable entry point for building a Matter-based setup. Best suited to households already invested in the SmartThings app.
Setup and compatibility notes
Setup runs through the SmartThings app, which detects the Station over Wi-Fi and walks through pairing it as a Matter controller and Thread border router. It needs its own USB-C power adapter, sold separately in the base $59.99 package or bundled in the $79.99 kit. Because it has no Z-Wave radio, existing Z-Wave devices need a separate hub, such as the Aeotec Smart Home Hub 2.
Pros
- +Combined Matter hub and Thread border router
- +Built-in 15W wireless charger
- +Affordable
- +Physical automation button
Cons
- −Tied to the SmartThings app
- −Limited Zigbee/Z-Wave support vs full hubs
How it compares
| Device | Price | Ecosystems | Matter | Hub required | Local control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung SmartThings Station | $59.99 | Matter, SmartThings | Yes | No | Yes |
| Zemismart M1 Pro Matter Hub | $75.99 | Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit, Matter, SmartThings | Yes | No | Yes |
| Broadlink Matter SuperBridge | $59.99 | Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit, Matter, SmartThings | Yes | No | No |
| Aqara Smart Hub M3 | $159.99 | Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit, Matter, SmartThings | Yes | No | Yes |
FAQ
- Does the SmartThings Station support Z-Wave?
- No, unlike earlier SmartThings hubs, the Station dropped Z-Wave and keeps only Bluetooth, Thread and Zigbee radios.
- Is it Matter certified?
- Yes, it's described as a complete Matter-certified controller and Thread border router.
- Does it need a subscription?
- No subscription is mentioned for using the SmartThings app or the Station's hub features.
- Does it double as a phone charger?
- Yes, it includes a wireless charging pad that delivers up to 15 watts to compatible Galaxy phones.
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About the author
Ethan Halfhide: Ethan Halfhide is a smart home enthusiast and AI technologist who follows the connected home market closely, from smart locks and security cameras to robot vacuums, lighting, sensors and hubs. He curates HomeGearLab's device directory, comparing products on published specs, compatibility, setup requirements and price so readers can pick gear that fits their home and works together.