Imagine leaving home in a hurry, only to realise you forgot to switch off the television and lights. Instead of turning back, you reach for your phone and shut them down remotely. At the same time, your robot vacuum starts cleaning the floor.
This is the kind of everyday convenience Samsung is seeking to bring into modern homes through Samsung Connected Living, powered by its SmartThings platform.
The idea is simple: household devices should work together rather than operate as isolated appliances. From refrigerators and televisions to washing machines, air conditioners and robot vacuums, compatible devices can be monitored and controlled through a single platform.
For busy families, that connectivity can mean fewer interruptions and more time for other priorities.
Samsung says SmartThings now integrates more than 4,500 models from over 380 partners, while 33 million home appliances are connected to the platform. The number of global SmartThings users has also grown from 100 million in 2019 to more than 410 million as of mid-2025.
One of the most practical features is automation. Users can create routines that allow several devices to respond to a single action. When someone leaves home, for example, lights and televisions can switch off while a robot vacuum begins cleaning.
The system can also provide remote control. A parent preparing a meal could adjust the air conditioner in a child’s room without leaving the kitchen. Notifications about a completed washing cycle can appear on a television, while 3D Map View provides a room-by-room picture of connected devices.
Energy management is another attraction at a time when households are increasingly conscious of electricity consumption. SmartThings Energy allows users to monitor usage and estimated costs. Samsung says its AI Energy Mode can reduce consumption by up to 10 per cent for compatible refrigerators, 70 per cent for washing machines and 30 per cent for air conditioners, based on its testing.
The technology also extends beyond household chores.
Family Care can alert users to unusual activity or prolonged non-use of appliances, potentially helping families keep an eye on relatives living elsewhere. Pet Care can allow owners to check on pets remotely, adjust temperatures and even trigger calming entertainment when barking is detected.
Security remains central, with Samsung Knox designed to protect data as connected devices communicate.
Importantly, Samsung says homeowners do not need to replace everything at once. Existing compatible devices can be connected and additional products added over time.
For many households, the appeal may ultimately be less about owning futuristic gadgets and more about reclaiming small pieces of time each day.
That is the promise of Connected Living: a home that quietly handles routine tasks in the background, leaving people with fewer chores to think about and more time to focus on each other.