[World Earth Day] Think Green at Home with Samsung

Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement. It is global event founded in 1970 to raise public awareness about current environmental issues.

World Earth Day also comes as a great opportunity to reflect on our impact on the planet and take action to reduce our carbon footprint. And, when you think green, the first step of being good to the earth and good to yourself begins at home.

Samsung SmartThings app offers a variety of new, environmental-friendly features that reduce your energy consumption while putting you ahead in the path to greener living.

Saving energy, doing laundry efficiently, and knowing how to use resources consciously can help in creating a sustainable home that is beneficial to all and this can take you one step closer to green living.

Here’s a look at how the latest smart technologies from Samsung SmartThings app can help you in your green home journey:

1. Monitor energy usage to save more

SmartThings Energy feature helps you monitor your monthly energy consumption in a super easy way. For example, if you suspect a spike in the usage of your washing machine, refrigerator, or AC, you can check which appliances have consumed the most power, so you can consciously save energy wherever you can.

2. Find the most efficient wash course

Are you unsure of which wash cycle to use or how much detergent to add? Through AI wash, your washer can suggest the optimal course and automatically sense the soil level to dispense the correct amount of detergent and water to avoid waste.

3. Handy notification to keep all your devices in check

Leaving the refrigerator door open is a common mistake. But, thanks to the SmartThings app, this mistake can be easily rectified. It detects the refrigerator door when it is left open and sends a notification to the TV you’re watching or on your smartphone, so that you can close the door to prevent waste of energy.

By using Samsung SmartThings app, you can take action to reduce your energy usage and celebrate Earth Day by doing your part to protect the planet.