New Samsung smart TVs to be IOT-ready


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| 30 December 2015




The reach of the Internet of things (IoT) is spreading fast and CE giant Samsung will be embracing such capability for its entire 2016 smart TV line-up.



samsung SUHDIn practice this will mean that all Samsung Ultra HD (SUHD) sets will be connected with the SmartThings platform an open platform that allows users to connect, manage and control smart devices and IoT services.

SmartThings allows consumers to access all their smart devices directly from their smartphone and SUHD TV, rather than having to control individual devices with separate apps. With the SmartThings application, people can connect and manage all of their smart home devices and services through a single user interface.

This means that the TVs would be able to act as the controller for an entire smart home interfacing with more than 200 other SmartThings compatible devices including everything from connected lights and locks to thermostats and cameras, from third-party manufacturers.

“The 2016 line-up of smart TVs will offer consumers new possibilities and cement Samsung’s market leading position, as the first company to launch IoT-ready TVs,” said Hyun Suk Kim, president of visual display business at Samsung Electronics.

“With Samsung Smart TVs working with the SmartThings technology, we have an opportunity to reach millions of households,” added SmartThings CEO and co-founder Alex Hawkinson. “Applying this technology into current household devices is a major step forwards that will make it much easier for everyone to experience the benefits of a smart home.”