Samsung Electronics said on the 16th that it updated its SmartThings smart home platform to strengthen family care features.
The update adds new features to the Family Care service, which can manage the daily routines of family members who live apart. Family Care links home appliances and mobile devices to provide activity alerts, schedule management, and location-based information for family members.
First, a "Care on Call" feature has been introduced that lets users check a family member's status before a call. Users can view information such as the family member's most recent activity time, step count, and weather to quickly detect any irregularities. They can also check the indoor environment through appliances installed in the family home, such as air conditioners and air purifiers, and remotely control the devices if an abnormality is detected.
If no signs of a family member's daily activity are detected for a set period, users can respond to the situation by receiving a notification and initiating the "Safety Patrol" feature using a robot vacuum. In addition, SmartThings information has been linked with "Now Brief," a personalized briefing service on Galaxy smartphones.
Users can see the status in and around the home at a glance, including home security, Family Care, and pet care, and the features are also being expanded to TVs and Family Hub refrigerators.
Jeong Jae-yeon, head of the SmartThings team at the AI Platform Center at Samsung Electronics (vice president), said, "Samsung Electronics' AI technology goes beyond everyday convenience to help users confidently care for themselves and their families," adding, "We will continue to expand differentiated services through SmartThings."