Overview
- The second-generation hub is on sale now in the United States for $119.99 through Samsung's website.
- Hardware upgrades include a CPU that Samsung says is 53% faster, 512MB of RAM, and a body about 50% smaller than the prior model.
- Compatibility covers Matter over Thread, Zigbee, and SmartThings devices, but excludes Z‑Wave accessories.
- The hub functions as a Thread Border Router that can join or merge Thread networks, with configuration handled in the SmartThings app.
- New features span adaptive climate control based on presence, energy monitoring for major appliances, and support for air quality, leak, and smoke detection devices.