Tag: SmartThings

Following Samsung’s press conference at CES 2023, the company convened thought leaders to take a deeper dive into the theme “Bringing Calm to Our Connected World.” We sat down with Federico Casalegno, Executive Vice President of Design, Head of Samsung Design Innovation Center; Mark Benson, Head of Samsung SmartThings U.S.; and Inhee Chung, Vice President of the Corporate Sustainability Center, to discuss how Samsung’s philosophy of prioritizing more seamless connected experiences is driving the innovation behind its latest products. Q: Samsung announced at their press conference that the theme for CES 2023 is “Bringing Calm to Our Connected World.” Can you share a bit more about the meaning and intent behind this? Federico Casalegno The theme really encapsulates the idea of bri...

The Samsung booth at CES 2023 introduced a whole new era of inter-device connectivity that features a unique focus on keeping users connected to the environment. At CES, the world’s largest consumer electronics and information technology exhibition, Samsung introduced its all-new connected experience powered by SmartThings, along with the latest on how the company is combining innovation with sustainability via eco-conscious initiatives for a brighter future for all. If you are unable to make it out to Las Vegas, we’re taking you on a virtual photo tour of how Samsung is bringing its booth, united under the theme of “Bringing Calm to Our Connected World,” to life. As soon as they step into the exhibition hall, visitors are greeted and introduced to Samsung’s “Bringing Calm to ...

HCA introduces its HCA Specification 1.0, a new industry standard set by Samsung and other HCA members to provide consumers with even more interoperable and energy-efficient connected home solutions At CES 2023, the Home Connectivity Alliance (HCA) announced a milestone, introducing its HCA Specification 1.0 for Cloud-to-Cloud (C2C) interoperability in the connected home. The launch of this new industry standard comes just one year after the launch of the organization at last year’s CES event. The HCA is an organization founded by manufacturers of HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning)  systems, home appliances and TVs. The HCA was created with the goal to develop safe, interoperable standards for connected home ecosystems. As a founding member of the Alliance, Samsung...