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 | bash

Or 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 "your-email@example.com"

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:

1. Complete the Browser Automation Setup using CDP mode
2. Login to the service manually in the Playwright-controlled Chrome window
3. 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

1. Navigate to my.smartthings.com via Playwright MCP
2. Click “Sign In” button
3. Enter Samsung account credentials
4. Handle 2FA if enabled
5. 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:

1. Document SmartThings interface changes
2. Update selectors for new layouts
3. Track new device integrations
4. 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