Samsung SmartThings Station Review (2026)
The Samsung SmartThings Station is a clever little device that combines a smart home hub with a wireless phone charger. It acts as a Matter controller and Thread border router while also giving you a physical button for quick routines. In 2026 it remains one of the most interesting budget-friendly hubs, especially for people already in the SmartThings or Samsung ecosystem.
Key Specs
- Role SmartThings Hub + Matter Controller + Thread Border Router
- Extra feature 15W wireless charging pad
- Button Programmable Smart Button for routines
- Protocols Matter, Thread, Zigbee, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
- Missing No Z-Wave support
- Design Compact square pad (black or white)
What We Like & What Could Be Better
✓ Pros
- Excellent value (hub + wireless charger)
- Built-in programmable button is genuinely useful
- Solid Matter and Thread support
- Clean, minimal design
- Works well with the SmartThings app
- Good for Samsung phone users
– Cons
- No Z-Wave support
- More limited than dedicated multi-protocol hubs
- Some features feel optimized for Samsung phones
- Availability has been inconsistent at times
Who It’s For
The SmartThings Station is ideal if you:
- Use the SmartThings ecosystem
- Want an affordable Matter + Thread hub
- Like the idea of a physical button for routines
- Also need a wireless charger on your desk or nightstand
It’s less suitable if you need Z-Wave or want the most powerful multi-protocol hub available.
Verdict
The SmartThings Station is a smart, practical little device. It won’t replace a Homey Pro or Home Assistant Green for power users, but as an affordable hub that also charges your phone and gives you a quick-action button, it still makes a lot of sense in 2026.
Buy if: You want a low-cost Matter/Thread hub with bonus features.
Skip if: You need maximum protocol support or pure local power.