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Samsung says its SmartThings AI cuts power use by 30%

Soumyakanti — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:43:59 +0000

Samsung has confirmed that its SmartThings AI Energy-Saving Mode can reduce the energy consumption of high-efficiency washing machines by about 30%. The data comes from a large-scale real-world study conducted in partnership with global carbon verification agency Carbon Trust.

The study analyzed energy usage data from approximately 187,000 Samsung washing machines in 126 countries. It ran for one year, from July 2024 to June 2025. The machines included in the study met high-efficiency standards in their respective markets, such as Energy Star in the US and 5 Star in India.

Samsung reported that enabling AI Energy-Saving Mode helped save a total of 5.02 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity. This is equivalent to the monthly power consumption of around 14,000 households in Seoul, based on average figures from Korea Electric Power Corporation.

The AI Energy-Saving Mode uses SmartThings to monitor user behavior and optimize energy usage across compatible devices. The feature was activated manually by users during the study, which means the 30% savings figure came from voluntary usage rather than a controlled environment.

The verification followed the standards set by the Decarbonizing the Use-Phase of Connected Devices (DUCD) initiative. This initiative, led by Carbon Trust, provides energy consumption measurement guidelines for connected appliances. Samsung said it was the first company in the industry to carry out such large-scale verification based on DUCD protocols.

Samsung plans to expand its energy-saving efforts by developing more AI-driven appliances. The company said it will provide consumers with transparent data on energy use and carbon emissions to build trust and encourage adoption.

Samsung will showcase new AI-powered home appliances at CES 2026 during its ‘The First Look’ event in Las Vegas in January.

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Samsung to integrate AI with its smart home products

Debasish — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 07:07:11 +0000

Following the addition of Galaxy AI in smartphones, Samsung is now working on adding AI to its smart home products. According to a report from Businesskorea, Samsung may release AI-enabled home appliances as soon as next year. The company reportedly aims to create a “super-connected ecosystem” by adding AI to smart home products. It will also help Samsung strengthen its position against its competitors like Apple and Google.

Samsung seems to be aiming for on-device processing

The home appliances aimed for a release in 2025 will reportedly run certain large language models (LLMs) on-device, which is good for user privacy. The company has plans to introduce Bixby voice assistant controls for its smart home products in July this year. Although, initially Samsung will rely on the cloud for running the LLMs.

Some of the smart home products from Samsung that will include AI first will include the Family Hub refrigerators, washing machines, and induction cookers from Samsung’s Bespoke AI line, which features LCD screens.

Home appliances are expected to have numerous AI capabilities (such as translation capability) that are mostly limited to smartphones at present.

Through Bixby voice assistant enhanced by the latest large language models, the smart home products will understand more complex commands and offer a more natural user experience. The products will also reportedly remember previous conversations that may offer additional benefits.

Reportedly, the number of smart home products connected to Samsung SmartThings has surpassed 20 million. Notably, the number was recorded to be around 10 million in 2022. By next year, it is expected to reach 30 million.

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Samsung updates SmartThings app for Android and iOS with a new user interface

Habeeb Onawole — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 00:28:04 +0000

Samsung’s IoT platform, SmartThings, is getting a new update for its apps that brings a brand new user interface. The new interface should make it easier for users to manage connected devices.

The new interface has five tabs – Favorite, Devices, Life, Automations, and Menu. Samsung explained in its press release that the Favorites tab brings together the most used devices, scenes, and services for quicker access. For the Devices tab, this is where all devices are listed including bulbs, TVs, and home appliances. You can view and control each device here.

The Life tab is where users can explore and discover new SmartThings services. They can also learn about new functions that will further improve their living experience. One example given by Samsung is SmartThings Cooking, which it describes as “a one-stop-shop that creates seamless kitchen and meal-prepping experiences”.

Automations tab is where devices connect and work together based on specific conditions set such as the light bulbs coming on when a door is opened. The Menu tab is where you will find the SmartThings Labs, Notifications, History, and Settings.

The new interface is already rolling out to Android devices and will be made available for iOS later. Samsung’s decision to update the interface is so as to have a uniform experience on devices. Last month, it announced the SmartThings Windows app which offers a similar experience.

In the statement, Samsung also confirmed that it has integrated the Matter protocol into its SmartThings ecosystem. Matter is a unified platform for smart home products that are designed to work across different services including Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Apple Homekit.

Samsung SmartThings Labs will allow users get early access to new features

Habeeb Onawole — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 03:01:48 +0000

Samsung has announced SmartThings Labs, a feature within the SmartThings app that lets users get early access to new features before they are officially released. Think of it as a beta program of some sort.

The program is available only in the US for now and offers 8 experimental features that include a “Universal Remote Control” for your supported devices, “Gentle Wake-up” which slowly turns on the lights thus simulating a sunrise experience as you wake, and “Turn It Off When I Leave” which turns off lights and other devices when no motion is detected in your home.

Another feature that is currently available is No Worries while away which allows you to program lights and other devices to turn on and off at select times when you are away from your home for long. This can come in handy when you do not want people to know the house is empty.

Samsung’s aim for SmartThings Labs is to get feedback on new features before rolling them out to everyone else. Below are the steps to access the program:

Tap the menu bar on SmartThings app
Select SmartApps
Select SmartThings Labs

Engadget reports that Samsung says it will add more features in the coming months including its Upcycling At Home program that allows old Samsung Galaxy devices to be turned into cameras and a baby monitor.