- name
- smartthings
- description
- Control SmartThings hub and devices, manage automations and scenes
- category
- smarthome
SmartThings Skill
Overview
Enables Claude to interact with Samsung SmartThings for controlling connected devices, creating automations, managing scenes, and integrating various smart home protocols.
Quick Install
curl -sSL https://canifi.com/skills/smartthings/install.sh | bashOr manually:
cp -r skills/smartthings ~/.canifi/skills/Setup
Configure via canifi-env:
# First, ensure canifi-env is installed:
# curl -sSL https://canifi.com/install.sh | bash
canifi-env set SAMSUNG_EMAIL " [email protected] "Privacy & Authentication
Your credentials, your choice. Canifi LifeOS respects your privacy.
Option 1: Manual Browser Login (Recommended)
If you prefer not to share credentials with Claude Code:
- Complete the Browser Automation Setup using CDP mode
- Login to the service manually in the Playwright-controlled Chrome window
- Claude will use your authenticated session without ever seeing your password
Option 2: Environment Variables
If you're comfortable sharing credentials, you can store them locally:
canifi-env set SERVICE_EMAIL "your-email"
canifi-env set SERVICE_PASSWORD "your-password"Note: Credentials stored in canifi-env are only accessible locally on your machine and are never transmitted.
Capabilities
- Control Z-Wave and Zigbee devices
- Create automations and scenes
- Monitor device status
- Manage SmartThings hub
- Integrate third-party devices
Usage Examples
Example 1: Device Control
User: "Turn on the garage door sensor through SmartThings"
Claude: I'll check the status and control the garage door via SmartThings.Example 2: Create Automation
User: "Create an automation to notify me when motion is detected at night"
Claude: I'll create a SmartThings automation for nighttime motion alerts.Example 3: Scene Management
User: "Run my Away scene in SmartThings"
Claude: I'll activate your Away scene to set all devices appropriately.Authentication Flow
- Navigate to my.smartthings.com via Playwright MCP
- Click "Sign In" button
- Enter Samsung account credentials
- Handle 2FA if enabled
- Maintain session for subsequent requests
Error Handling
- Login Failed: Retry authentication up to 3 times, then notify via iMessage
- Session Expired: Re-authenticate with Samsung
- 2FA Required: Wait for code via email
- Rate Limited: Implement exponential backoff
- Hub Offline: Report hub connectivity status
Self-Improvement Instructions
When encountering new UI patterns:
- Document SmartThings interface changes
- Update selectors for new layouts
- Track new device integrations
- Monitor automation feature updates
Notes
- Supports Z-Wave, Zigbee, WiFi, Matter
- Samsung device deep integration
- Third-party device compatibility
- Requires SmartThings Hub for some devices