Samsung, Hyundai, and Kia join forces to expand the SmartThings ecosystem, offering users a seamless connection between their homes and vehicles. Enjoy remote control of appliances, personalized AI services, and more.
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| Elevate your lifestyle with the Samsung, Hyundai, and Kia collaboration. Enjoy the benefits of a connected ecosystem, from remote vehicle access to personalized AI services tailored to your needs. Image Courtesy: Samsung |
Seoul, South Korea – September 25, 2024:
Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor, and Kia have announced a strategic partnership aimed at expanding the SmartThings ecosystem and enhancing user experiences across homes and vehicles. The collaboration will involve close technical cooperation between the three companies to deliver a wide range of life-improving functionalities.
The partnership will enable users to connect their Hyundai Motor and Kia automobiles to the Samsung SmartThings IoT platform, unlocking a host of new features and benefits. This includes the ability to remotely control vehicle functions, monitor health and pet well-being, and optimize home environments.
Users can easily locate their vehicles using nearby Samsung Galaxy devices, even without a cellular network connection.
Drivers can control various vehicle functions, such as air conditioning and checking remaining range, directly from their smartphones.
The partnership will allow users to seamlessly connect their homes and vehicles, enabling remote control of smart appliances and optimizing home conditions while driving.
Samsung, Hyundai, and Kia will collaborate to develop AI-based services tailored to customer lifestyles and preferences, including health monitoring, pet care, and smart apartment solutions.
The signing ceremony for the partnership took place at Samsung Electronics' Seoul R&D Campus, with representatives from all three companies in attendance. Paul (Kyungwhoon) Cheun, President, CTO of Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics, emphasized the company's commitment to expanding the SmartThings ecosystem and delivering innovative solutions to customers.
Chang Song, President and Head of Hyundai Motor Group Advanced Vehicle Platform (AVP) Division, expressed the company's desire to enrich the mobility experience for its customers by offering personalized services that seamlessly integrate vehicles with smartphones.
This latest partnership builds upon a previous agreement between Samsung and Hyundai announced earlier this year, which focused on home-to-car and car-to-home services. The expanded scope of the collaboration now includes even more comprehensive SDV integration and a wider range of AI-powered features.
As the automotive and technology industries continue to converge, partnerships like this one are becoming increasingly important. By combining their expertise, Samsung, Hyundai, and Kia are paving the way for a future where vehicles and homes are seamlessly connected and integrated into our daily lives.