Samsung and Google to allow SmartThings users to control Nest devices

Recently, Samsung has announced that the company is bringing another major update to its smart home platform – SmartThings.  Samsung partnered with Google to bring the company’s portfolio of Nest products into SmartThings. It will be available on Google Nest products starting in January 2021.

It is the first time when the Samsung SmartThings users will be able to adjust a Nest thermostat, view live camera feeds from outdoor Nest cameras, and hear who is at the door with Nest Hello.

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With this partnership between Samsung and Google, the Nest devices such as thermostats, cameras, and doorbells, will be “Works With SmartThings” (WWST) certified and allow users to control their smart homes through SmartThings.

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SmartThings users can also incorporate Nest devices into their current WWST-certified devices to create Scenes and automated experiences, controlling the functions with simple voice commands or through the SmartThings app. Adding to this, users will be able to stream right from their Nest devices directly to their Samsung TV or Family Hub fridge soon.

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“SmartThings technology continues to enhance and improve the way we experience smart living. We’re pleased to further strengthen our partnership with Google and integrate Nest into our portfolio to offer users more ways to control and automate their home,” said Ralf Elias, Global Vice President IoT/ Business Development & Partnerships at Samsung Electronics.

Following the recent SmartThings IoT integration with Mercedes-Benz, this partnership with Google represents the next step in SmartThings’ commitment to technology innovation and to working with third parties to create a universal smart home standard.