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Connect SmartThings to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Manage your entire IoT ecosystem through a single conversation.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 13 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 04

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through SmartThings.

  1. 01

    List installed apps

    This capability lists all SmartApps currently installed in your account.

  2. 02

    List locations

    Use this to see all SmartThings locations, such as Home or Office, that your token can access.

  3. 03

    List rooms

    This capability retrieves a list of all rooms within a specific SmartThings location.

  4. 04

    Create room

    You can use this to add a new room to a SmartThings location.

Capability set02 / 04

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through SmartThings.

  1. 05

    Execute device command

    This capability sends direct commands to a device, like turning a switch on or setting a light level.

  2. 06

    Execute scene

    Use this to trigger a pre-configured SmartThings scene.

  3. 07

    Get device

    This capability pulls detailed metadata and information for a specific SmartThings device.

Capability set03 / 04

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through SmartThings.

  1. 08

    Get device status

    Use this to check the current state and attribute values of all components in a device.

  2. 09

    List devices

    This capability provides a full list of all SmartThings devices connected to your account.

  3. 10

    List scenes

    This capability retrieves all the scenes you have set up in SmartThings.

Capability set04 / 04

11-13

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through SmartThings.

  1. 11

    List subscriptions

    Use this to manage event subscriptions for your SmartApps.

  2. 12

    Get location

    This capability fetches specific details about a single SmartThings location.

  3. 13

    List apps

    This capability returns a list of all available SmartApps.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Quick Status Checks

Ask your agent if the front door is locked or if the thermostat is set correctly.

02

Environment Adjustment

Tell your agent to dim the lights or change the temperature in a specific room.

03

Routine Activation

Trigger a 'Movie Night' or 'Leaving Home' scene with a single sentence.

04

IoT Organization

Use the AI to create new rooms or reorganize your device locations.

Automate a task

Put SmartThings to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

SmartThings works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put SmartThings to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

944ms average. Fast in production.

SmartThings is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1753ms
Oct 11Today
Fastest day
849ms
Slowest day
1753ms
14-day trend
Stable+2%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 13 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of SmartThings, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with SmartThings. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

SmartThings Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AsgejFrsXUVD0iEKFv6nVKwnhOqJpHAmdpEyTy0v/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — SmartThings capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "smartthings-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AsgejFrsXUVD0iEKFv6nVKwnhOqJpHAmdpEyTy0v/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up SmartThings in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work SmartThings owners hand off.

This MCP is built for people who want to move away from manual app clicking and toward conversational automation.

  • 01

    Home Automation Enthusiasts

    Users who want to control diverse IoT brands through one conversational interface.

  • 02

    Developers

    People testing device capabilities and monitoring status attributes from a coding environment.

  • 03

    Smart Office Managers

    Professionals who need to monitor office environments and energy usage via simple queries.

FAQ

Questions SmartThings owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect my SmartThings account?

    You just need to provide your SmartThings Personal Access Token (PAT) after subscribing to the MCP on Vinkius.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

    This MCP works with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 03

    Can I control specific devices or just whole scenes?

    You can do both. You can send direct commands to individual devices or execute pre-configured scenes.

  • 04

    Do I still need the SmartThings mobile app?

    While the app remains available, this MCP allows you to perform most management and control tasks directly through your AI agent.

  • 05

    Can I see the battery level of my sensors?

    Yes, you can query the current state and specific attribute values, such as battery levels, for your devices.

  • 06

    Can I check if my lights are on and see the current brightness level?

    Yes. Use the get_device_status capability with the specific Device ID. It will return the current state of all components, including switch status and level attributes.

  • 07

    How do I trigger a 'Movie Night' scene that I already created in the SmartThings app?

    First, use list_scenes to find the ID of your 'Movie Night' scene. Then, use the execute_scene capability with that ID to trigger all associated actions at once.

  • 08

    Is it possible to organize my devices into a new room using this server?

    Yes. You can use the create_room capability by providing the target Location ID and the desired name for the new room subdivision.

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