The new generation smart home is connected to the smart car and they are changing the way of life we ​​have known until nowthrough a series of new applications that are already available as well as dozens of others that will follow from the collaboration of companies from various sectors.

In this context Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced its partnership with Hyundai Motor Group to expand its SmartThings platform to support connected cars, including electric vehicles (EVs). The announcement came after the two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop solutions that will shape the way of life of the future.

The two companies are reportedly joining forces for the next-generation smart home, connecting Samsung’s SmartThings with Hyundai and Kia’s connected cars, including EVs, by developing Home-to-Car and Car-to -Home”, as well as a comprehensive energy management service for the home.

Home-to-Car and Car-to-Home services they connect the smart home to the vehicle’s infotainment systems, allowing remote control in both directions. Through the platform, users will be able to perform various actions related to their cars while at home – starting them, checking the smart climate control and charging status, and opening and closing the windows. At the same time, it will also be possible to control household appliances such as TVs, air conditioners and EV chargers from the cars.

“This partnership will enable home-car communication and integrated home energy management services that are optimized for future lifestyles,” noted Chanwoo Park, executive vice president of Samsung Electronics. “By connecting the SmartThings platform to vehicles, we will be able to significantly improve the user experience, both at home and in the car.”

Users will be able to regulate their environment by operating multiple devices at the same time – including vehicles – through routines such as the ‘good morning routine’ and the ‘arrival home routine’. For example, when a Galaxy smartphone’s morning alarm goes off, the curtains will automatically open and the lights and TV will turn on. When users are ready to leave the house for work, the car will be set to the ideal temperature. Also, smartphone and TV screens will display information such as the electric vehicle’s remaining battery and driving range.

The integrated home energy management service will allows users to monitor how much energy connected devices in their homes are using. Energy information about their electric vehicles and their chargers will also be available, allowing users to set the optimal charging time for their vehicles. Electric vehicles, connected to the integrated home energy management service, offer the ability to automatically adjust the optimal charging time, taking into account different values ​​depending on the time of day [1]the energy demand response (DR) program[2] photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS) data[3] and carbon dioxide emissions over time.