Samsung Electronics has announced that its entire 2016 smart TV line-up 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 IoT services.
Samsung developed its own IoT hub technology with SmartThings for 2016 SUHD TVs meaning all Samsung’s 2016 SUHD TVs will apply IoT hub technology, allowing the TV to act as the controller for the entire smart home.
SUHD TVs can connect with and control Samsung devices and SmartThings sensors, as well as more than 200 other SmartThings compatible devices including everything from connected lights and locks to thermostats and cameras, from a wide range of high quality third party manufacturers. For the full support of connectivity with SmartThings compatible devices, SmartThings Extend USB adaptor is required.
At CES 2016, Samsung will showcase the future of TV and demonstrate how Samsung’s Smart TVs are at the center of the expanding IoT ecosystem.
“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.
“With Samsung Smart TVs working with the SmartThings technology, we have an opportunity to reach millions of households,” said Alex Hawkinson, CEO and co-founder of SmartThings.
“Applying this technology into current household devices is a major step forwards that will make it much easier for everyone to experience the benefits of a smart home.”
SmartThings allows consumers to access all their smart devices directly from their smartphone and SUHD TV, rather than having to control individual devices with separate apps. With the SmartThings application, people can easily connect and manage all of their smart home devices and services through a single, simple user interface.
With an outdoor camera connected to their Samsung Smart TV, people can check when visitors arrive and choose to open their front door, directly from their sofa. Motion sensor alerts can also pop-up directly on the TV screen, if movement outside the home is picked up, providing more security and peace of mind, whether at home or away.
The SmartThings application’s Cinema Mood also makes it easier than ever to create the perfect home cinema environment letting consumers automatically adjust everything from ambient lighting to surround sound, so they can instantly provide the optimal film viewing experience.
While each 2016 SUHD TV will be enabled with this SmartThings technology, the functionality will be activated regionally as SmartThings expands its platform availability.
