Samsung plans to add SmartHub to all home devices with a screen, including microwaves and washing machines

At the SDC 2024 software developer conference, Samsung announced through Jong-Hee Han, the CEO of the Device Division, their plans to integrate a SmartHub across all home devices featuring a screen, extending this innovation to appliances like microwaves and washing machines.

In terms of market implication, Samsung aims to elevate its position as a global front-runner in technologically advanced home appliances by leveraging artificial intelligence. The integration of additional technology such as color displays, processors, and wireless modules is expected to enhance the sophistication of these appliances, but likely lead to higher costs, akin to the trend observed in the smartphone market where flagship models have risen in price, surpassing the $1,000 threshold. Nonetheless, this price increase will mainly affect premium models, as Samsung intends to continue offering budget-friendly options with minimal electronic components to uphold its market presence.

Samsung's blueprint for AI utilization in consumer electronics will evolve in four main directions:

1. Security: Innovations like advanced voice recognition in televisions will ensure devices submit to commands solely from designated family members, disregarding external voices, with automatic deletion of personal settings when transferred to new users.

2. Personalization: Devices managing lighting and climate will adapt to individual preferences by tracking family members’ movements inside homes.

3. Family Care: Appliances will facilitate health monitoring—covering aspects like sleep and blood pressure—and enable users to remotely share vital health data concerning elderlies and children.

4. Business Opportunities: Focusing on commercial needs, Samsung will deliver smart devices suited for hotels, shops, or offices, ensuring seamless operation through the SmartThings Pro ecosystem, with a concentration on user convenience.

Additional insights from this presentation, including sample applications and potential benefits, can be accessed through the accompanying video material.

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