# SmartThings sensors

*Samsung / 9 models / 2018*

> Samsung launched its SmartThings sensors, button and outlet in 2018. Aeotec makes a multipurpose sensor, motion sensor, water leak sensor and button for the SmartThings platform.

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/smartthings-sensors
- Last checked: 2026-10-17

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Samsung |
| Models | 9 |
| Current | 4 |
| Releases | 2018 |

## Currently sold

**SmartThings sensors: models on sale now**

| Model | Series | Released |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/smartthings-sensors#aeotec-multipurpose-sensor) | Multipurpose Sensor | unknown |
| [Aeotec Motion Sensor](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/smartthings-sensors#aeotec-motion-sensor) | Motion Sensor | unknown |
| [Aeotec Water Leak Sensor](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/smartthings-sensors#aeotec-water-leak-sensor) | Water Leak Sensor | unknown |
| [Aeotec Button](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/smartthings-sensors#aeotec-button) | Button | unknown |

## Lineup

**SmartThings sensors: every model**

| Model | Model numbers | Senses | Radio | Hub | Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Samsung SmartThings Multipurpose Sensor](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/smartthings-sensors#samsung-smartthings-multipurpose-sensor) | GP-U999SJVLAEA | Open and close, vibration, temperature[^1] | Zigbee[^1] | SmartThings Hub[^1] | unknown |
| [Samsung SmartThings Motion Sensor](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/smartthings-sensors#samsung-smartthings-motion-sensor) | GP-U999SJVLBEA | Motion[^2] | Zigbee 3.0[^3] | SmartThings Hub[^3] | unknown |
| [Samsung SmartThings Water Leak Sensor](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/smartthings-sensors#samsung-smartthings-water-leak-sensor) | GP-U999SJVLCEA | Water leak[^2] | Zigbee 3.0[^4] | unknown | unknown |
| [Samsung SmartThings Button](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/smartthings-sensors#samsung-smartthings-button) | GP-U999SJVLEEA | Programmable button; temperature[^2] | Zigbee[^5] | SmartThings Hub[^5] | unknown |
| [Samsung SmartThings Smart Outlet](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/smartthings-sensors#samsung-smartthings-smart-outlet) |  | Smart plug[^2] | unknown | unknown | unknown |
| [Aeotec Multipurpose Sensor](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/smartthings-sensors#aeotec-multipurpose-sensor) |  | Open and close, vibration, temperature[^6] | Zigbee[^6] | SmartThings hub[^6] | Current[^7] |
| [Aeotec Motion Sensor](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/smartthings-sensors#aeotec-motion-sensor) |  | Motion, temperature[^8] | Zigbee[^8] | SmartThings hub[^8] | Current[^7] |
| [Aeotec Water Leak Sensor](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/smartthings-sensors#aeotec-water-leak-sensor) |  | Water leak, temperature[^9] | unknown | unknown | Current[^7] |
| [Aeotec Button](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/smartthings-sensors#aeotec-button) |  | Button, temperature[^10] | unknown | unknown | Current[^7] |

## Timeline

**SmartThings sensors: dated events**

| Date | Model | Event | Detail |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2018-08-13[^2] | [Samsung SmartThings Multipurpose Sensor](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/smartthings-sensors#samsung-smartthings-multipurpose-sensor) | Released | Updated multipurpose sensor launched with the 2018 hub |
| 2018-08-13[^2] | [Samsung SmartThings Motion Sensor](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/smartthings-sensors#samsung-smartthings-motion-sensor) | Released | Redesigned motion sensor with a magnetic ball mount |
| 2018-08-13[^2] | [Samsung SmartThings Water Leak Sensor](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/smartthings-sensors#samsung-smartthings-water-leak-sensor) | Released | Updated water leak sensor launched with the 2018 hub |
| 2018-08-13[^2] | [Samsung SmartThings Button](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/smartthings-sensors#samsung-smartthings-button) | Released | Launched at $14.99 |
| 2018-08-13[^2] | [Samsung SmartThings Smart Outlet](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/smartthings-sensors#samsung-smartthings-smart-outlet) | Released | Launched at $34.99 |

## Sources

[^1]: Samsung Ireland: SmartThings Multipurpose Sensor (GP-U999SJVLAEA). https://www.samsung.com/ie/smartthings/sensor/multipurpose-sensor-gp-u999sjvlaea/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^2]: Samsung Newsroom US: SmartThings hub, sensors and outlet (2018-08-13). https://news.samsung.com/us/smarter-wi-fi-smarter-home-samsung-announces-new-smartthings-mesh-wi-fi-system/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^3]: Samsung Germany: SmartThings Motion Sensor (GP-U999SJVLBEA). https://www.samsung.com/de/smartthings/sensor/smartthings-motion-sensor-gp-u999sjvlbea/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^4]: Samsung Hong Kong: SmartThings Water Leak Sensor (GP-U999SJVLCEA). https://www.samsung.com/hk_en/smartthings/sensor/smartthings-water-leak-sensor-gp-u999sjvlcea/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^5]: Samsung Ireland: SmartThings Smart Button (GP-U999SJVLEEA). https://www.samsung.com/ie/smartthings/sensor/smart-button-gp-u999sjvleea/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^6]: Multipurpose Sensor - Aeotec. https://aeotec.com/products/aeotec-multipurpose-sensor/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^7]: Aeotec products. https://aeotec.com/products/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-17)
[^8]: Motion Sensor - Aeotec. https://aeotec.com/products/aeotec-motion-sensor/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^9]: Water Leak Sensor - Aeotec. https://aeotec.com/products/aeotec-water-leak-sensor/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^10]: Button - Aeotec. https://aeotec.com/products/aeotec-button/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)