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Samsung has recently announced a strategic partnership with Hyundai Motor Group to extend its SmartThings platform to support connected cars, particularly electric vehicles (EVs). This collaboration, initiated with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on January 3, aims to create integrated solutions that seamlessly blend smart home functionalities with connected cars. The focus areas include the development of “Home-to-Car” and “Car-to-Home” services, allowing users to control and monitor their cars from their smart homes and vice versa.
The “Home-to-Car” and “Car-to-Home” services, facilitated by Samsung’s SmartThings platform, will enable users to remotely manage various aspects of their vehicles, such as starting them, adjusting air conditioning, controlling windows, and checking charging status. In return, users can control home appliances, including TVs, air conditioners, and EV chargers, directly from their car’s infotainment system. The integration will provide users with a seamless experience and the ability to create routines that automate specific tasks, such as adjusting temperature and displaying EV battery status.
Aside from working on SmartThings, Samsung is also working closely with HARMAN to enhance Car-to-Home services
Furthermore, the partnership aims to introduce an integrated home energy management service. This service will offer insights into energy consumption across different connected devices in users’ homes and provide optimal charging times for their EVs. The intelligent system will consider factors such as electricity pricing, power demand response programs, photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage system (ESS) data, and time-specific carbon emissions.
Samsung emphasizes the potential for users to utilize SmartThings through routines, streamlining their daily activities across both smart homes and connected cars. The collaboration represents a significant step toward enhancing the overall customer experience in smart living.
The companies have not provided a specific timeline for the rollout of these services. As the tech and automotive industries continue to converge, partnerships like this one highlight the growing importance of seamless connectivity and integrated solutions for future lifestyles.
In a complementary effort, Samsung is working closely with HARMAN, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, to enhance Car-to-Home services. HARMAN’s “Ready Upgrade” digital cockpit package allows users to install SmartThings functions, unlocking a range of Car-to-Home services, further bridging the gap between smart homes and connected vehicles.