Samsung SmartThings Hub v3(GP-U999SJVLGDA)
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Samsung SmartThings Hub v3
Brand: SmartThings (Parent: Samsung Electronics) Category: Smart Home Hub / IoT Gateway • Model / Gen: v3 GP-U999SJVLGDA Release Date: 2018-09-01 • Status: In sale Classification Date: 2026-10-28 • Official Website | |
Contents
Security Evaluation
1. Device Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known hardware tampering | Rare | [[1](https://www.smartthings.com) 🔗 Proof] | [](https://www.smartthings.com)Hardware modification uncommon |
| Known vulnerabilities | Rare | [[2](https://security.samsungmobile.com) 🔗 Proof] | Few public CVEs; Samsung provides regular security patches |
| Prior attacks | Rare | [[3](https://www.smartthings.com) 🔗 Proof] | [](https://www.smartthings.com)No large-scale public attacks targeting v3 hub |
| Updatability | Very common | [[4](https://www.smartthings.com) 🔗 Proof] | [](https://www.smartthings.com)Automatic OTA firmware updates |
| Category Score | Score: 2 / 3 | ||
2. System Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentication with other systems | Partial | [[5](https://www.smartthings.com) 🔗 Proof] | Integrates with Alexa, Google Home, works with many brands |
| Communications | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | 🔗 Proof | TLS 1.2+ and AES encryption for cloud communication |
| Storage | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | 🔗 Proof | User/device data encrypted at rest in SmartThings cloud |
| Category Score | Score: 2 / 3 | ||
3. User Authentication
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
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| Account management | Full | [[6](https://www.smartthings.com) 🔗 Proof] | Full account management, home sharing, permissions |
| Authentication | Secure | [[7](https://www.smartthings.com) 🔗 Proof] | Samsung account login + supports 2FA |
| Brute-force protection | Exist | [[8](https://www.smartthings.com) 🔗 Proof] | Rate limiting and temporary lockout |
| Event logging | Access event logged | [[9](https://www.smartthings.com) 🔗 Proof] | Logs logins, device joins, automation events |
| Passwords | Require change after setup with complexity requirements | 🔗 Proof | Enforces strong passwords; no default credentials |
| Category Score | Score: 1 / 3 | ||
Technical Specifications
| Property | Details |
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| Operating System & App | SmartThings embedded OS (Companion App: SmartThings App) |
| Hardware (CPU / GPU) | CPU: ARM Cortex‑A53 embedded processor • GPU: No dedicated GPU |
| Memory & Storage | Memory: 1 GB RAM • Storage: 8 GB flash |
| Power, Battery & Charging | Battery: No built-in battery • Power: 5V DC power adapter • Charging: Not applicable |
| Display & Camera | Display: LED indicators only • Camera: No camera |
| Sound & Connectivity | Sound: Small buzzer for alerts • Connectivity: Ethernet, Wi‑Fi, Zigbee 3.0, Z-Wave, Bluetooth |
| Physical (Dimensions & Mass) | Dimensions: 133 mm × 133 mm × 29 mm • Mass: 170 g |
SmartThings Hub v3 supports multiple protocols (Zigbee, Z-Wave, Bluetooth, Ethernet). Automations can run locally on the hub, reducing cloud dependency. Samsung pushes regular firmware security patches.