Samsung SmartThings Hub V3 GP-U999SJVLGDA

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Samsung SmartThings Hub V3 GP-U999SJVLGDA
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Samsung SmartThings Hub V3
   Category: Smart Home Hub / Gateway • Model / Gen: 3 GP-U999SJVLGDA
   Release Date: 2018-06-20 • Status: End of sale
   Classification Date: 2026-10-28 • Official Website

Security Evaluation

1. Device Security

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Known hardware tampering Rare πŸ”— Proof
Known vulnerabilities Rare πŸ”— Proof
Prior attacks Rare πŸ”— Proof
Updatability Rare πŸ”— Proof
Category Score Score: 2 / 3

2. System Security

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Authentication with other systems Full πŸ”— Proof
Communications Encrypted with up-to-date encryption πŸ”— Proof
Storage Encrypted with up-to-date encryption πŸ”— Proof
Category Score Score: 1 / 3

3. User Authentication

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Account management Full πŸ”— Proof
Authentication Secure πŸ”— Proof
Brute-force protection Exist πŸ”— Proof
Event logging Partial logging πŸ”— Proof
Passwords Require change after setup with complexity requirements πŸ”— Proof
Category Score Score: 2 / 3

Technical Specifications

Property Details
Operating System & App SmartThings OS (Embedded Linux) (Companion App: SmartThings)
Hardware (CPU / GPU) CPU: ARM Cortex-A9 • GPU:
Memory & Storage Memory: 512MB RAM • Storage: 4GB Flash
Power, Battery & Charging Battery: No built-in battery • Power: 5V DC • Charging:
Display & Camera Display: LED indicator only, No screen • Camera: No camera
Sound & Connectivity Sound: No speaker or microphone • Connectivity: Wi‑Fi 2.4GHz, Zigbee, Z-Wave, Bluetooth
Physical (Dimensions & Mass) Dimensions: 120 x 120 x 30 mm • Mass: 200g


SmartThings Hub V3 is a multi-protocol home gateway supporting Zigbee, Z-Wave and Wi-Fi. It connects different IoT devices to the SmartThings cloud. As the central gateway, compromise of this hub gives attackers control over all paired smart devices. Samsung pushes security updates for the hub.