"Control Your Home Robot Vacuum from Your Car": Hyundai and Kia Introduce Car to Home Service

Integration with Samsung Electronics' SmartThings in Connected Cars

Blurring the Line Between Mobility and Living Spaces

"Connecting Vehicles and Homes into a Single Ecosystem"

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia announced on the 23rd that they will introduce the 'Car to Home' service, which enables users to remotely control home appliances inside their house through the infotainment system installed in their vehicles.

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia announced on the 23rd that they will introduce the 'Car to Home' service, which allows remote control of home appliances through the infotainment system installed in their vehicles. Hyundai Motor Company

The Car to Home service is based on collaboration with Samsung Electronics and integrates with Samsung Electronics' SmartThings smart home platform via connected car services. By connecting vehicles and smart homes in real time, the service allows users to manage compatible home appliances such as air conditioners, air purifiers, and robot vacuum cleaners from inside their cars.

Customers using Hyundai Bluelink or Kia Connect services can easily access the Car to Home service by simply scanning the QR code displayed on the SmartThings app in the infotainment system with their smartphone to link their accounts.

This service goes beyond simply controlling appliances remotely; it is designed to provide a seamless user experience that follows the user's daily routine—from the moment they leave home, throughout their journey, and upon returning home. By applying the 'Smart Routine' feature, which automatically activates pre-set modes such as 'Away Mode' or 'Home Mode' based on the vehicle's location information, users can enjoy the Car to Home service more safely and conveniently.

For example, users can set unnecessary home appliances to power off automatically or activate the robot vacuum cleaner when leaving home, and turn on the air conditioner or air purifier upon returning, optimizing or personalizing the home environment according to the driver's movements.

This service will be made available through sequential OTA (Over-The-Air) software updates for Hyundai and Kia vehicles equipped with the ccNC infotainment system sold domestically. In the future, the service will be continuously expanded to Genesis vehicles equipped with the ccIC27 infotainment system.

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia announced on the 23rd that they will introduce the 'Car to Home' service, which allows users to remotely control home appliances inside their house through the infotainment system installed in their vehicles. Hyundai Motor Company

Through smart home services, Hyundai Motor Company and Kia aim to transform vehicles from mere means of transportation into an integrated digital platform that connects mobility and living spaces, while accelerating the expansion of new customer experiences based on their Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) strategy.

A representative from Hyundai Motor Company and Kia stated, "The Car to Home and Home to Car services are the first steps in connecting vehicles and homes into a single ecosystem beyond simple remote control. We will continue to expand mobility as the hub of smart homes, connecting more devices and introducing services that enrich our customers' lives."

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