Samsung SmartThings adds safety, family care and AI updates
Samsung's SmartThings platform expands with enhanced Family Care, Aliro smart lock support via Wallet, and AI-powered Now Brief on TVs and fridges.
Samsung has updated its SmartThings platform with new safety, family care, and AI-driven personalization features. The rollout begins in 2024 across compatible TVs, refrigerators, and mobile devices.
Family Care now includes improved fall detection and wellness alerts for older adults. It uses motion sensors and activity patterns to notify family members of potential emergencies. The system runs locally, without cameras or microphones, relying on compatible sensors or wearables.
SmartThings now supports Aliro-certified smart locks through Samsung Wallet. Users can manage access and share digital keys without third-party apps. "Integrating with Wallet simplifies physical access to homes and offices", said Samsung's product team.
Aliro locks let users grant time-limited access to guests via their smartphones. No physical keys or cards are needed. The feature works with brands like Assa Abloy and Schlage, with more partners coming later this year.
The AI-powered "Now Brief" summary is now available on Samsung TVs and Family Hub refrigerator displays. It shows weather, traffic, reminders, and personalized updates at startup. All data is processed locally, keeping sensitive information on the device.
Integrating with Wallet simplifies physical access to homes and offices
These updates reflect Samsung's push for a more secure, intuitive smart home. No new hardware or pricing changes were announced. Features are rolling out gradually by region and device model.
Article topics
Related articles
Google Launches Gemma 4 12B: Local AI for Your Laptop with 16GB RAM
Google's new artificial intelligence model aims to democratize access to generative AI, allowing it to run on average consumer computers.
Nvidia Challenges Intel and AMD with RTX Spark Superchip for PCs
Nvidia introduced RTX Spark, a processor promising to bring advanced artificial intelligence directly to your PC, without cloud dependence, and boost gaming to unprecedented levels on conventional machines.
Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.8 boosts "honesty" and reduces code flaws
Anthropic's new AI model, Claude Opus 4.8, launches this Thursday with a focus on transparency and error reduction, giving users more control over computational effort.
Latest news
View all
Stuntman Hollywood: Returns After 19 Years to PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
The iconic action and vehicular stunt franchise makes its comeback courtesy of Saber Interactive, promising a dose of nostalgia and adrenaline for the new generation.
NASA's Maven Mars Orbiter Declared Out of Service After Six Months of Silence
Following an anomaly that disrupted its orbit and depleted its batteries, the Maven spacecraft, vital for understanding Mars' atmosphere, has ended its active mission. Its scientific data remains an invaluable legacy.
Windows Drops NTLM: Microsoft Boosts Security with Kerberos
Microsoft is taking a crucial step to bolster security in Windows 11, announcing the deprecation of NTLM, its oldest authentication protocol, in favor of Kerberos.
Comments (0)
No comments yet. Be the first!
Leave a comment