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SmartThings Connector for AI agents.

13 live capabilities

Control your smart home devices and scenes with natural language commands.

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Why people use SmartThings

SmartThings : Stop juggling smart home apps and start using voice

This Connector changes that by making your AI agent the central command center. You just tell it what you want, and it handles the API calls for you. You get a unified, conversational way to manage your entire house.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Gemini
  • Cursor
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Windsurf

What Vinkius changes

You get a conversational interface for your entire smart home ecosystem.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

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  1. Real-world use case 01

    Checking the front door lock

    You're at the grocery store and want to know if you locked the house.

  2. Real-world use case 02

    Dimming the living room lights

    You're settling in for the night and want the lights lower.

  3. Real-world use case 03

    Triggering a bedtime routine

    You want to lock the doors and turn off the lights simultaneously.

Complete set · 13capabilities

The complete SmartThings capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with SmartThings.

Capability set01 / 04

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through SmartThings.

  1. 01 Capability

    Get device status

    Fetch the current state of a device, like battery level or current temperature. Use this for real-time monitoring.

  2. 02 Capability

    List devices

    See a full list of every SmartThings device connected to your account. This is perfect for getting a quick inventory.

  3. 03 Capability

    Execute scene

    Trigger a group of actions at once by running a pre-configured scene. It's the fastest way to change the mood of a room.

  4. 04 Capability

    List installed apps

    See which SmartApps are currently active in your ecosystem. This helps you monitor your automation software.

Capability set02 / 04

05—07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through SmartThings.

  1. 05 Capability

    List locations

    Browse all the different homes or offices associated with your token. This is useful for managing multiple properties.

  2. 06 Capability

    List rooms

    View a list of all rooms within a specific location. Use this to help the agent navigate your floor plan.

  3. 07 Capability

    Create room

    Add a new room to your SmartThings location to keep your layout organized. This helps the AI understand your home's structure.

Capability set03 / 04

08—10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through SmartThings.

  1. 08 Capability

    Execute device command

    Send direct orders like turning a light on or adjusting a thermostat level. It's the primary way to interact with your hardware.

  2. 09 Capability

    List scenes

    Browse all your saved scenes to see what automations are available. It's great for auditing your current routines.

  3. 10 Capability

    List subscriptions

    Manage your event subscriptions for various SmartApps. This keeps your automation triggers organized.

Capability set04 / 04

11—13

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through SmartThings.

  1. 11 Capability

    Get device

    Pull specific metadata and details for a single piece of hardware. Use this when you need to know more about a specific component.

  2. 12 Capability

    Get location

    Get the details for a specific home or office location. This helps the agent distinguish between different properties.

  3. 13 Capability

    List apps

    View all available SmartApps in the SmartThings ecosystem. Use this to see what's possible with your current setup.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask SmartThings to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use SmartThings from the conversation.

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  1. Step 01

    Open Connectors

    In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.

  2. Step 02

    Add the URL

    Choose Add custom connector, name it SmartThings, and paste the URL above.

  3. Step 03

    Turn it on in chat

    Select +, open Connectors, and enable SmartThings for the conversation.

Where the request belongs

Work SmartThings can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for the person tired of 'app fatigue' and the smart home enthusiast who wants to control their house without a dozen different remote apps.

01

Home Automation Enthusiast

Uses the agent to run complex 'Goodnight' or 'Movie Night' routines without touching a physical switch.

02

Smart Office Manager

Checks the climate and lighting status of multiple office rooms from a single chat interface.

03

IoT Developer

Tests device response times and attribute values directly from a coding environment.

Build the capability set

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02 15 capabilities

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03 12 capabilities

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04 8 capabilities

Composio Smart Home

Access 1000+ smart home capability integrations via Composio API. control devices through structured arguments or natural language commands.

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05 12 capabilities

Google Home

Control Google Nest devices. thermostats, cameras, and doorbells via Smart Device Management (SDM) API.

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06 2 capabilities

Tuya

Control and monitor your Tuya IoT ecosystem. query device status and send real-time commands to smart hardware via AI.

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Change the model, client or framework. Keep SmartThings connected.

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Before you connect

Questions about SmartThings.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can I use the SmartThings MCP to control my lights?

Yes, you can use it to turn lights on or off and adjust brightness levels through your AI agent. It works with any SmartThings compatible lighting.

Does SmartThings MCP work with my locks?

It works with SmartThings compatible locks to check their status and trigger actions. You can confirm if doors are locked or unlocked via your agent.

How do I set up a scene with SmartThings MCP?

You can trigger your existing scenes by name, like 'Movie Night', to activate multiple devices at once. The agent handles the heavy lifting of running the automation.

Can I check my thermostat with the SmartThings MCP?

Yes, the agent can pull real-time temperature and mode data from your connected thermostats. It's a great way to monitor your home's climate without opening an app.

Will this Connector help me manage my smart office?

It's great for offices because you can list all rooms and check the status of devices across the whole building from a single chat window.

Do I need a separate app for every device?

No, this Connector lets your AI agent act as a single point of control for everything in your SmartThings ecosystem, giving you a much cleaner experience.

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.

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.

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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Give your agent a direct line to SmartThings.

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