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New SmartThings Energy Features Take Home Energy Management to Next Level
Through AI and via Demand Response programs, people can take greater control of their carbon footprint and lower their monthly energy bills
6/27/2023
SmartThings, a leader in smart home technology, today announces new features for SmartThings Energy. The additions empower people to take more action on their energy use, save money and earn rewards, while contributing to a more sustainable future.
More than 270 million people worldwide use SmartThings to control and manage their connected life. SmartThings Energy is a comprehensive energy management solution within the SmartThings app that improves household energy IQ. It’s the first platform of its kind to earn ENERGY STAR® certification for a Smart Home Energy Management System from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
More Intelligence with AI
Optimizing home energy use is the first step to taking action. Within SmartThings Energy, AI Energy Mode is a power-saving feature that helps people get the most out of their Samsung products while using the least amount of energy. Using AI enhanced systems on Samsung Home Appliances and TVs, AI Energy Mode helps save energy on select cycles and products. Algorithms weigh laundry loads, set defrost cycles, estimate electricity bills – even detect when a refrigerator door is open or a room temperature dips – to help people cut costs and save consumption. Over the past year, customers in the United States saved more than 1.8 gigawatt hours (GWh) of energy using AI Energy Mode.1
Partnership with Electricity Maps
With this update, SmartThings Energy users can now gain valuable insights into the sources and origins of their energy across a broader range of products right from the SmartThings app. Through a partnership with Electricity Maps, a service that visualizes the sources of electricity and the associated carbon dioxide emissions, users can make more informed decisions about their energy usage and reduce their carbon footprint.
More Compatibility with Commonly Used Third Party Devices
Some of the most popular connected products in people’s homes are smart lights, thermostats and outlets. Now, SmartThings Energy extends its support to more commonly used devices, in addition to connected Samsung appliances and HVAC systems. This expansion allows people to incorporate a wider range of energy-consuming devices into their “Away” mode, ensuring they are automatically turned off when not in use.