Samsung Adopts New EU Code of Conduct for Energy Smart Appliances

Samsung Electronics today announced that it has signed the European Union’s (EU) Code of Conduct (CoC) for interoperability and Energy Smart Appliances (ESAs). The CoC aims to accelerate the rollout of connected appliances that can work seamlessly with energy systems and help households use electricity more efficiently.

“Samsung believes connected appliances can play a meaningful role in the energy transition by helping households use energy more intelligently, without adding complexity to everyday life,” said Hyesoon Yang, Executive Vice President for the Digital Appliances (DA) New Biz Team at Samsung Electronics. “By joining this EU initiative, we aim to help make energy-smart functionality more accessible to consumers.”

Developed with manufacturers by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and Directorate-General (DG) for Energy, the CoC promotes cross-brand interoperability by defining common energy-related services and the information needed to enable them, even when different communication protocols are used. It covers a variety of energy-labeled appliances, such as major white goods and HVAC categories.

In line with the initiative’s timelines, Samsung combo, washer and dishwasher models that meet the CoC requirements have been registered in the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL) as ESAs. These models support the Optimal Scheduling¹ feature within SmartThings Energy,² enabling appliances to operate during off-peak hours. Additionally, SmartThings Energy allows users to monitor and manage energy consumption through the SmartThings app.

Looking forward, Samsung plans to gradually expand its lineup of products that comply with CoC requirements and continue contributing to efficient energy use.

1. Available in countries such as those in Europe where peak-time pricing is applied. Availability and benefits may vary by electricity provider and tariff conditions. Optimal Scheduling is set by the user in SmartThings Energy during peak-time settings. The device notifies the user of peak times and allows them to choose when to start. For home appliances without screens, users can check Optimal Scheduling status through an LED indicator. ↩︎
2. Available on Android and iOS devices. A Wi-Fi connection and a Samsung account are required. ↩︎