Samsung has partnered with Tesla and Hyundai for its SmartThings platform ahead of CES 2024. The platform will be integrated with Tesla products, Hyundai and Kia’s connected cars, including EVs in the future.
SmartThings Energy x Tesla
SmartThings Energy, a subsidiary of the SmartThings platform that lets you monitor and manage your home’s energy usage, is gaining service integration with Tesla.
The platform will connect to Tesla products such as Powerwall home batteries, solar inverters, wall connector charging solutions, and electric vehicles (EVs) and will display information relating to users’ energy production, storage, and usage.
Further, SmartThings Energy can sync with the Tesla app’s Powerwall “Storm Watch” function, enhancing preparedness for power disruptions. Users will also receive alerts on Samsung TVs and mobiles through SmartThings during extreme weather.
Moreover, AI Energy Mode activation before and during outages optimizes the remaining backup energy stored in the Tesla Powerwall for extended use. These features will be first shown at the Samsung booth at CES 2024, with actual service targeted to launch in Q2 of 2024.
Regarding the matter, Chanwoo Park, EVP and Head of the IoT Development Team of Device Platform Center at Samsung Electronics, said,
Tesla Energy’s customers can now manage and monitor the power status of their homes through SmartThings Energy and Samsung devices in addition to the Tesla app, ensuring more access and connectivity. This new collaboration is a key milestone for Samsung Electronics in making our solution more widely available beyond home appliances.
SmartThings x Hyundai Motor Group
Samsung and Hyundai have signed a MOU and will work together for the next-gen smart home to connect Samsung’s SmartThings with Hyundai and Kia’s connected cars, including EVs, to develop the “Home-to-Car” and “Car-to-Home” services as well as an integrated home energy management service.
The Home-to-Car and Car-to-Home services connect the smart home with in-vehicle infotainment systems, allowing for remote control in both directions.
For instance, users will be able to perform a variety of actions pertaining to their cars while at home — starting them, controlling smart air conditioning, opening and closing windows, and checking their charging status. And from cars, the control of home appliances such as TVs, air conditioners, and EV chargers will also be possible.
Additionally, SmartThings will also enable users to control multiple devices, including vehicles, with routines like “good morning” and “arriving home.” For instance, when the Galaxy smartphone alarm rings, curtains open, lights illuminate, and the car adjusts to the ideal temperature, displaying EV details on screens.
The platform, utilizing SmartThings Energy, would also enable users to monitor home energy consumption, including EVs and chargers. This integrated home energy management service allows users to optimize vehicle charging times based on pricing, power demand response (DR) programs, photovoltaic (PV), energy storage system (ESS) data, and time-specific carbon emissions.
To further strengthen Car-to-Home services, Samsung is working closely with HARMAN to install SmartThings functions to utilize various Car-to-Home services.
Regarding the partnership, Chanwoo Park, Executive Vice President at Samsung Electronics said,
This collaboration will enable communication from Home-to-Car and integrated home energy management services that are optimized for future lifestyles. By connecting the SmartThings platform with vehicles, we’ll be able to significantly enhance the customer experience in both the home and the car.
Haeyoung Kwon, Vice President of Hyundai and Kia’s Infotainment Development Center, said,
This is an opportunity to make the connected car’s Car-to-Home and Home-to-Car services more convenient in various fields. We plan to accelerate our technology development to continuously make global Hyundai and Kia customers’ journeys meaningful.