Samsung Electronics today announced its membership in the
Home Connectivity Alliance (HCA) together with leading manufacturers in the
smart home space, aiming to promote interoperability and greater safety.
Samsung
Electronics is a founding member of the HCA along with Arçelik A.Ş., The Electrolux
Group, Haier, GE Appliances and Trane Technologies. The alliance brings
together leading manufacturers of connected devices to enhance the
compatibility of smart appliances across brands.
As part of
the alliance, Samsung will work with other member companies to develop shared
guidelines for cloud-to-cloud interoperability, accounting for data security
and consumer safety requirements.
For Samsung users, this means the ability to operate and
control appliances from other brands through its smart home platform SmartThings,
making it simpler for consumers to integrate legacy and new devices into their connected
homes. Alternatively, consumers will be able to access Samsung devices from
other HCA member applications.
“We are
pleased to have Samsung as one of the founding members of the Home Connectivity
Alliance,” said Yoon Ho Choi, President of Home Connectivity Alliance. “It is
the support of global manufacturers like Samsung that makes HCA uniquely
qualified to establish interoperability guidelines for long-life appliances and
systems in the home, ultimately delivering safe, simple and elegant consumer
experiences.”
“As digital
technology becomes more embedded in everyday life, we at Samsung believe that
it’s essential to bring greater openness to our smart home ecosystem and
empower consumers with more options to create truly personalized home
experiences,” said Chanwoo Park, Executive Vice President and Head of IoT
Business group at Samsung Electronics. “We are excited to work with other
members of the HCA and will work to make home lifestyles easier and smarter
with meaningful innovations in smart appliances and connectivity.”
Building
on the partnerships fostered through the HCA, SmartThings will continue to
deliver innovations that push the boundaries of smart devices, enabling more
consumers to enjoy the benefits of connected living. From smart kitchen
features to automated home cleaning and clothing care, SmartThings’ open
platform brings together a wide range of cutting-edge devices and services to
offer a holistic smart home experience.
Simplifying
everyday life through digital technology is at the heart of Samsung’s smart
home innovations. The company is committed to working with other members of the
HCA to drive the future of smart home technology and deliver meaningful
innovations to users.
For
more information about the Samsung smart home ecosystem and SmartThings, please
visit Samsung.com.
For more information about Home Connectivity Alliance,
please visit https://homeconnectivityalliance.org/.
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