Samsung announced a partnership with Hyundai Motor Group to expand the SmartThings IoT platform to connected cars, including electric vehicles. This will extend the smart home to smart vehicles and create a "home-to-car" and "car-to-home" service experience, while also further connecting electric vehicles with home power management.
The two parties will jointly create the next-generation smart connected environment, connecting Samsung's SmartThings IoT platform with Hyundai and Kia brand connected vehicles. In addition to providing two-way remote control, it will further connect home energy and vehicle power for more complete energy management. It can also further charge the vehicle through home energy, or use vehicle power as an emergency power supply in the event of a sudden power outage.
Under normal circumstances, users can remotely control vehicle functions directly through the SmartThings platform, including turning on the car's air conditioner, opening and closing the vehicle's doors and windows, and checking the charging status. Users can also remotely control home air conditioners and other equipment in the vehicle. For example, before driving home, they can turn on the indoor air conditioner and lights, and open the garage door in advance when the vehicle is about to arrive.
In addition, this collaboration also enables vehicles to be included in automated control schedules. For example, when the alarm is set on a Galaxy phone, the SmartThings platform will automatically open the curtains, turn on the interior lights, or broadcast the morning news on TV. After a certain period of time, it will turn on the vehicle's air conditioning system and display the vehicle's remaining battery power and mileage on the phone.
In the smart application section, users can also arrange the optimal charging time for their vehicles, such as choosing to charge for a longer period during peak electricity consumption, or prioritizing charging through solar energy conversion, thereby reducing charging costs and avoiding excessive power load.
At the same time, Samsung also stated that it will cooperate with its wholly-owned subsidiary Harman International Industries to enable its digital cockpit package product "Ready Upgrade" to use the SmartThings platform to achieve a home and vehicle connection service experience.
