Hyundai Motor Group and Samsung Electronics have partnered to build a seamless Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem, officially launching the “Home-to-Car” service that links smart homes and smart cars. This groundbreaking collaboration integrates Samsung’s global smart home platform, SmartThings, with Hyundai and Kia’s respective connected car platforms: Bluelink, Kia Connect, and Genesis Connected.
The integration allows users to control both their vehicle and home appliances from a single app—SmartThings—and via automated routines. This eliminates the need to switch between multiple apps, making the experience truly effortless.
From Home to Car (Remote Vehicle Control)
Through the SmartThings app, users can remotely perform critical vehicle functions:
- Remote Start and Climate Control: Start the engine and pre-set the air conditioning or heating before leaving the house.
- Vehicle Status Check: Check real-time information such as tire pressure, door status, remaining driving range, window condition, and EV battery charge.
- Door and Charging Control: Remotely lock/unlock doors and manage Electric Vehicle (EV) charging.
From Car to Home (Controlling Appliances On the Go)
Conversely, while driving, users can use their car’s infotainment system or voice commands to control devices back at home. This allows drivers to:
- Pre-set Home Environment: Activate the “Home Mode” on their commute home to turn on lights, start the air purifier, and adjust the air conditioner for a comfortable arrival.
- Automated Routines: Set up routines where, for example, activating the “Away Mode” upon leaving turns off all lights and appliances, starts the robot vacuum cleaner, and simultaneously prepares the car for departure.
This partnership aligns directly with Hyundai Motor Group’s Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) strategy, which emphasizes strengthening connectivity between vehicles and mobile devices through data-driven services.
A key advantage of integrating with Samsung SmartThings is its immense global reach, utilized by hundreds of millions of people worldwide. The platform supports a broad ecosystem of third-party devices beyond just Samsung products, ensuring that the connected car features seamlessly integrate into the widest possible range of smart homes.
Hyundai Motor and Kia officials noted that vehicles are no longer just transportation but are now “another platform that connects with customers’ living spaces,” and this alliance is expected to lay the foundation for an integrated smart home and smart car ecosystem globally.
Key Highlights:
- IoT Partnership: Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor Group launched a “Home-to-Car” service that integrates Samsung’s SmartThings IoT platform with Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis connected car services (Bluelink, Kia Connect, Genesis Connected).
- Seamless Control: Users can now control their vehicle remotely from the SmartThings app (e.g., start engine, check tire pressure, manage EV charging) and control home appliances from their car’s infotainment system.
- Automated Routines: The service enables automated routines, such as an “Away Mode” that turns off all home lights/appliances and simultaneously starts the car’s climate control.
- Strategic Goal: The collaboration supports Hyundai Motor Group’s SDV strategy, aiming to create a seamless, integrated ecosystem that connects mobility and living spaces for a superior user experience.