Samsung’s SmartThings ecosystem is evolving to include home energy monitoring from November 2021 through partnerships with different service providers. This includes Copper Labs, which provides whole-home energy monitoring using wireless AC plug sensors. The system can connect to a wide range of products (not solely limited to Samsung products), like air conditioners and smart washers. Ultimately, the company is pitching the convenience of being able to monitor and control all of these devices from within the same dashboard while also offering real-time energy usage updates. The launch of Samsung’s SmartThings Energy appliances is set for 2022. SmartThings Energy, launched in the U.S. in July 2021, has revolutionized the home energy category, and is the latest innovation representing Samsung’s commitment to a more sustainable future. By combining the features on the SmartThings platform with Samsung energy-efficient products and intelligence, SmartThings Energy empowers users to make smarter decisions about their energy consumption, helping them make a difference and reduce their carbon footprint. SmartThings Energy continues to garner users in the US, demonstrating the strong consumer demand for solutions that can help save energy and reduce environmental impact.
Now, SmartThings Energy has expanded and partnered with Copper Labs, Eyedro, and Wattbuy in the United States. These new partnerships allow for:
Whole energy home monitoring: Copper Labs offers wireless real-time energy monitoring management solutions by providing its customers with the data insights needed to optimize their energy consumption. Through SmartThings Energy, users are able to monitor and report whole-home energy consumption in real time through the SmartThings App. This integration also allows homeowners to set up automations based on energy costs or demand response events. Individual device/disaggregated energy monitoring: Eyedro energy monitors measure energy consumption data from specific devices on a home’s energy meter, and allow users to measure energy consumption from specific, high-energy consuming devices, such as HVAC systems, pool pumps, and water heaters.
Energy switching marketplace: WattBuy provides a platform for SmartThings Energy users in relevant markets to save money or go with renewable sources by offering options with their home electricity. Users get personalized recommendations for the best suppliers available in their areas and can make a switch for services in a few clicks.
The platform increases household energy IQ with the power of a smart home platform that analyzes user behavior, making it easier to participate in demand response and recommend routine schedules based on users’ personal tariff plans. In addition, the service empowers users to make a change – whether it’s switching to a new energy provider or increasing awareness of their carbon footprint through monitoring.
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