Samsung Electronics and Tesla Join Hands for SmartThings Energy Collaboration

Demonstration of Integration at CES2024

Samsung Electronics announced on the 5th that it will announce a collaboration with the U.S. electric vehicle company Tesla through 'SmartThings Energy' at 'CES 2024,' the world's largest electronics exhibition, held in Las Vegas, USA, from the 9th to the 12th.

SmartThings Energy mobile screen and Tesla lifestyle. Photo by Samsung Electronics

This collaboration is the first case of cooperation utilizing Tesla's interface. The core idea is to connect Samsung SmartThings with Tesla's solar panels, Powerwall (home energy storage system), electric vehicles (EV), etc., allowing users to monitor power consumption and easily control them through an app.

At CES 2024, Samsung Electronics will showcase a demonstration of the SmartThings Energy and Tesla Powerwall integration, and the actual service is planned to gradually expand starting in the second quarter of 2024 in the United States.

Accordingly, from the second quarter of this year, Tesla users in the U.S. will be able to use Samsung SmartThings to check various information at a glance, such as the amount of energy produced through Tesla's solar panels, power consumption, remaining energy, and vehicle battery charging status. When linked with Tesla's 'Storm Watch' app, users can receive alerts on Samsung TVs or mobile devices during severe weather conditions such as typhoons or heavy snowfall.

Additionally, before or during a power outage, the SmartThings 'AI Saving Mode' can be activated to automatically reduce the power consumption of connected home appliances, thereby extending the usage time of the Powerwall.

Drew Baglino, Vice President of Tesla, highly evaluated Samsung Electronics' smart home technology competitiveness, stating, "Through this collaboration, we can provide a service that monitors power status through various devices and prepares for power outages." Park Chan-woo, Vice President of Samsung Electronics, also expressed expectations, saying, "This collaboration will be an important opportunity for Samsung Electronics' energy management solutions to be utilized in more diverse fields beyond home appliances."

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