• CONTROL
  • DISCOVERY
  • LISTING
  • MANUAL

How to trigger smart home scenes with your AI

Connect SmartThings to your AI client to control your home. Once linked, you can trigger routines just by asking.

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Short answer

Can I run SmartThings scenes with my AI?

Yes. You can tell your AI to run specific automation routines or list your available devices. This gives you direct control over your smart home through chat.

The outcomes

What you get

Your AI acts as the interface for your SmartThings hub.

CONTROL

Run home routines

Your AI triggers pre-configured scenes. You get your lights, locks, or thermostats to react to your text commands immediately.

DISCOVERY

See your devices

The AI pulls a list of everything connected to your hub. This lets you know exactly what hardware is ready for control.

LISTING

View available scenes

Your agent finds all your saved automation routines. You can ask what scenes are ready to run at any time.

MANUAL

Human setup

The AI cannot create new routines or add new hardware. You still handle all device configuration and automation logic in the SmartThings app.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for a scene.

The AI translates your intent into specific actions on your SmartThings hub.

  1. Check available scenes

    The AI looks through your saved routines to find a match for your request.

    list_scenes

  2. Verify hardware

    The AI checks your connected equipment to ensure the target devices are reachable.

    list_devices

  3. Trigger the routine

    The AI sends the command to start the specific automation you asked for.

    execute_scene

  4. Confirm action

    The AI tells you the scene has started so you know the command worked.

    execute_scene

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to test your connection.

Starting points

These are examples. Replace the names in quotes with the actual names of your scenes or devices.

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"
    }
  }
}
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  • Run my 'Movie Night' scene.

  • What scenes do I have available in SmartThings?

  • List all my connected smart home devices.

  • Trigger the 'Goodnight' routine.

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Start here

Connect SmartThings once, then ask.

One click connects your hub to your AI client. Your login stays encrypted, and you can start controlling your home immediately.

Connect SmartThings to your AI

FAQ

How it behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI create new automation routines?

    No. The AI can only run scenes that you have already built in the SmartThings app.

  • 02

    Can I add new smart bulbs using the AI?

    No. You must pair and add new devices through the SmartThings app or your hub.

  • 03

    Can the AI turn off a single light if it isn't in a scene?

    No. The AI can only trigger pre-configured scenes via the available tools.

  • 04

    Does the AI have access to my SmartThings password?

    No. Your credentials are encrypted and handled securely by Vinkius.

  • 05

    Can the AI delete my existing scenes?

    No. The AI can only list and execute scenes, not modify or delete them.

  • More questions about SmartThings? The Connector page answers them. See everything the SmartThings Connector can do

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