Samsung SmartThings upgrades with the integration of the Matter 1.5 camera. It’s a pretty big deal for smart home users, as SmartThings has become the first to support Matter cameras ahead of its rivals in the segment.

On December 18, Samsung announced SmartThings now supports Matter 1.5, expanding the platform to support Matter-compatible camera.

The South Korean tech giant also disclosed its collaboration with global IoT device makers, including Aqara, Eve and Ulticam, to develop Matter cameras, and these products are expected to roll out starting in March 2026.

SmartThings update coming

Samsung says it will update the SmartThings app to support Matter cameras. The company will launch an updated version of SmartThings later this month, and the app update will roll out sequentially around the world.

The next SmartThings update will expand its existing list of Matter devices by adding cameras. The list currently has lights, door locks, switches, and various sensors.

Matter 1.5

The main role of Matter 1.5 is the adoption of a camera standard. That said, Matter 1.5 supports a wide range of camera use cases, including indoor and outdoor security cameras, video doorbells, and more.

Beyond camera support, the new Matter standard comes with useful features, including live video streaming, two-way communication, motion detection, event history, and pan-tilt-zoom controls.

“Samsung aims to ensure that products and services built on different brands and protocols deliver a unified experience through SmartThings,” said Jaeyeon Jung, Executive Vice President and Head of SmartThings Team at Samsung Electronics. “We will continue to expand our support for industry standards, including Matter, and further strengthen collaboration to drive new customer experiences.”

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