Ring Alarm Pro vs Samsung SmartThings Hub v2
These hubs anchor different ecosystems: the Ring Alarm Pro runs Ring / Amazon Alexa, the Samsung SmartThings Hub v2 runs SmartThings. The Samsung SmartThings Hub v2 pairs more of this database directly — 7,714 devices against 2,311 for the Ring Alarm Pro — because of its radio coverage. Radio hardware differs: only the Samsung SmartThings Hub v2 has a Zigbee radio. Only the Ring Alarm Pro puts core features behind a subscription.
| Ring Alarm Pro | Samsung SmartThings Hub v2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | $109.99 | — |
| Ecosystem | Ring / Amazon Alexa | SmartThings |
| Matter controller | No | No |
| Thread border router | No | No |
| Zigbee radio | none | built-in |
| Z-Wave radio | built-in | built-in |
| Bridges its devices into Matter | No | No |
| Local (no-cloud) control | No | No |
| Subscription required for core features | Yes | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Battery backup | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2021 | 2015 |
What each hub actually pairs
- Devices that work with the Ring Alarm Pro — 2,311 direct, 0 via bridge/add-on
- Devices that work with the Samsung SmartThings Hub v2 — 7,714 direct, 0 via bridge/add-on
Frequently asked questions
Which pairs more devices, the Ring Alarm Pro or the Samsung SmartThings Hub v2?
The Samsung SmartThings Hub v2: 7,714 devices in this database pair directly, versus 2,311 for the Ring Alarm Pro.
Can I run the Ring Alarm Pro and Samsung SmartThings Hub v2 together?
Usually yes. Matter's multi-admin lets the same Matter device join several controllers at once, and Thread border routers from different vendors share one mesh. Zigbee and Z-Wave devices, though, pair to exactly one hub at a time.