Samsung SmartThings Hub V2 / V3
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Samsung SmartThings Hub V2 / V3
Brand: Samsung SmartThings (Parent: Samsung Electronics) Category: Multi-protocol smart home hub • Model / Gen: SmartThings Hub STH-ETH-001 (V2), STH-ETH-002 (V3) Release Date: 2015-06-01 • Status: In sale Classification Date: 2026-11-01 • Official Website | |
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Security Evaluation
1. Device Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known hardware tampering | Rare | 🔗 Proof | Sealed plastic housing; physical tampering incidents are uncommon |
| Known vulnerabilities | Rare | 🔗 Proof | Samsung releases security patches promptly for disclosed critical vulnerabilities |
| Prior attacks | Rare | 🔗 Proof | Large-scale public attacks targeting this hub family are uncommon |
| Updatability | Very common | 🔗 Proof | Both V2 and V3 receive regular OTA security firmware updates within Samsung’s support window |
| Category Score | Score: 2 / 3 | ||
2. System Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentication with other systems | Full | 🔗 Proof | Integrated into Samsung SmartThings cloud account ecosystem |
| Communications | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | 🔗 Proof | TLS encryption for cloud and app traffic; Zigbee, Z-Wave and Thread links use protocol-native encryption |
| Storage | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | 🔗 Proof | Local device credentials and home automation configurations are encrypted at rest |
| Category Score | Score: 1 / 3 | ||
3. User Authentication
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account management | Full | 🔗 Proof | Complete SmartThings cloud account management and device binding |
| Authentication | Secure | 🔗 Proof | Cloud password login, two-factor authentication supported for Samsung accounts |
| Brute-force protection | Exist | 🔗 Proof | Automatic lockout after repeated failed authentication attempts |
| Event logging | Access event logged | 🔗 Proof | Device pairing, rule execution and remote access events are logged in the SmartThings App |
| Passwords | Require change after setup with complexity requirements | 🔗 Proof | Samsung accounts enforce minimum password complexity rules |
| Category Score | Score: 1 / 3 | ||
Technical Specifications
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating System & App | SmartThings proprietary firmware (Companion App: SmartThings App) |
| Hardware (CPU / GPU) | CPU: ARM Cortex-A9 (V2); ARM Cortex-A53 (V3) • GPU: None |
| Memory & Storage | Memory: 512 MB RAM (V2); 1 GB RAM (V3) • Storage: 4 GB flash (V2); 8 GB flash (V3) |
| Power, Battery & Charging | Battery: None • Power: 5V DC power adapter • Charging: Not applicable |
| Display & Camera | Display: RGB LED status indicator • Camera: No camera |
| Sound & Connectivity | Sound: No microphone or speaker • Connectivity: Ethernet, Zigbee, Z-Wave (V2); Ethernet + Wi‑Fi, Zigbee 3.0, Z-Wave, Thread border router (V3) |
| Physical (Dimensions & Mass) | Dimensions: 135 mm × 135 mm × 25 mm (V2); 120 mm × 120 mm × 23 mm (V3) • Mass: 165 g (V2); 130 g (V3) |
