Samsung is launching a new collaboration with home automation company Eve Systems that enables users to monitor energy consumption for appliances and devices through the SmartThings app with Eve Energy, a Matter-compatible Eve smart plug and power meter.
For example, users can track an appliance such as a coffee machine to calculate its power usage and monthly cost. With this information, users can make more informed decisions to reduce their energy bills by using SmartThings to create automation routines and set timers to help optimize energy use.
According to Samsung, the integration builds on the success of Samsung Energy and tracks the energy use of existing devices and appliances. Users can integrate their non-Samsung appliances, fostering cross-platform compatibility and making energy savings accessible to a wider range of users.
Eve Energy works with SmartThings through Matter, a new, unifying standard for smart home connectivity. Built on Thread, Eve Energy connects directly to compatible SmartThings hubs and works out of the box.
The feature is supported within devices in the SmartThings Hub technology and is designed to work on both Android and Apple devices, the company says.
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“In a world where smart homes are becoming increasingly complex, our mission at SmartThings is to make it simple for users to manage their devices and reduce energy consumption,” said Mark Benson, head of SmartThings US. “This integration of the Eve Energy Plug into the SmartThings ecosystem is a major step toward that goal – empowering consumers with the data they need to make the most energy-efficient decisions.”
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with SmartThings to expand the app’s power monitoring features to a Matter smart plug for the first time,” said Jerome Gackel, CEO of Eve Systems. “The benefits for consumers are immense because reducing the cost and environmental impact of your energy usage always begins with tracking consumption.”
Earlier this year, the company opened support for developing third-party bridges on the SmartThings ecosystem. The company had also unveiled a project back in November where Samsung SmartThings helped power a home’s energy management systems using energy monitoring in partnership with a home automation system.
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