# List thing types


You can use the **ListThingTypes** command to list thing types:

```
$ aws iot list-thing-types
```

The **ListThingTypes** command returns a list of the thing types defined in your Amazon Web Services account:

```
{
    "thingTypes": [
        {
            "thingTypeName": "LightBulb",
            "thingTypeProperties": {
                "searchableAttributes": [
                    "wattage",
                    "model"
                ],
                "thingTypeDescription": "light bulb type"
            },
            "thingTypeMetadata": {
                "deprecated": false,
                "creationDate": 1468423800950
            }
        }
    ]
}
```