Samsung SmartThings to support thousands of IoT devices at IFA 2022

At the CES 2022 keynote, Samsung confirmed that it formed the Home Connectivity Alliance (HCA) to enhance the interoperability of IoT home devices in SmartThings. Now, it looks like the collaboration will come to effect at the IFA 2022 in Berlin as Samsung SmartThings will get the support of thousands of IoT devices.

According to the information (via ETNews), The South Korean tech giant is likely to expand its IoT platform through the Home Connectivity Alliance at IFA 2022. The event is likely to take place in the first week of September where Samsung is expected to share more information about the Home Connectivity Alliance on 2nd Sep.

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Announced back in January 2022, the Home Connectivity Alliance formed by Samsung includes several companies including American Standard, Arcelik, Beko, Electrolux, GE Appliances, Grundig, Haier, Leader, Trane, and Vestel. Therefore, we can expect products from these OEMs will gain Samsung SmartThings support.

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If the report is true and Samsung brings support for thousands of extra IoT devices and smart home appliances, the SmartThings will be evolved into a big platform. In addition, the company is also expected to demonstrate this high level of interconnectivity at IFA 2022.

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Here’s what HCA Chairman Choi Yun-ho said:

“Unlike the home IoT communication standard Matter to be announced in September, which is linked at the device level, HCA is linked at the platform unit, the range of connection between devices is wide, and the target is also large home appliances. Ease of use is greater.”

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