Samsung has announced that its entire 2016 Smart TV range will be Internet of Things (IoT) ready and connected with the SmartThings platform.
SmartThings is an open platform that allows users to connect, manage and control smart devices and Internet of Things (IoT) services. Samsung said that the 2016 SUHD Smart TV line up will apply IoT hub technology that will allow the TV to act as the controller for the entire smart home. SUHD TVs can connect and control Samsung devices and SmartThings sensors, as well as more than 200 other SmartThings compatible devices such as connected lights, locks to thermostats, cameras and others. SmartThings Extend USB adapter is required to get support of connectivity with SmartThings compatible devices
“The 2016 line-up of Smart TVs will offer consumers new possibilities and cement Samsung’s market leading position, as the first company to launch IoT ready TVs.”
said Hyun Suk Kim, President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics.
SmartThings application will allow people to connect and manage all of their smart home devices and services through a single, simple user interface. The Smart TV lets visitors arrive and choose to open their front door with an outdoor camera connected to their Samsung Smart TV. Motion sensor alerts can also pop-up directly on the TV screen, if movement outside the home is picked up. The SmartThings application’s Cinema Mood enables consumers to automatically adjust ambient lighting and surround sound for an optimal movie viewing experience.
Samsung said that 2016 SUHD TV will be enabled with this SmartThings technology and the functionality will be activated regionally as SmartThings expands its platform availability. The company will showcase the new SmartThings-compatible TVs for the first time at the upcoming CES 2016.