• A single DVM S2 outdoor unit can connect up to 64 indoor units, minimizing the installation footprint, while with integrated Active AI the building’s operating patterns in real time to hold precise target temperatures and pressures.
• Ideal for retrofits, the DVM S2’s sub-cooling control and smaller main liquid pipe cut overall refrigerant charge by up to 30%¹— so one system can thread through an occupied building, with 10-plus indoor unit types² to suit existing lobbies, guest rooms and open-plan floors, without major structural work.
• Paired with the DVM S2, SmartThings Pro enables multi-site monitoring, automated scheduling, energy analytics and reporting, and a customizable dashboard — so an entire estate runs from a single screen.

Across Southeast Asia and Oceania, thousands of office towers, hotels, malls and mixed-use developments were constructed before sustainability was ever a priority. With fluctuating climates across the region, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) is the fastest-growing use of energy in buildings³ — and as electricity prices climb, these ageing properties grow more expensive to run every year.

That makes HVAC systems the first place a retrofit should address. It is also the system most feasible for upgrading without structural work, so the return on investment materializes fast. Tearing a building down to start over, by contrast, is costly, carbon-intensive and slow. As such, a growing number of owners are now asking a different question: what if the smarter move is to upgrade what is already standing?

There are hardware and management tools that can address this growing need. For instance, integrating Samsung’s AI-powered energy management solutions with its intelligent HVAC and connected building technology can help sharpen efficiency and extend a building’s life at once. 

Samsung’s DVM S2, Samsung’s Variable Refrigerant Flow system connects a single outdoor unit to as many as 64 indoor units, reducing the new piping and structural work a retrofit demands, while SmartThings Pro’s AI Energy Mode can automatically adjust each connected device against real-time conditions, electricity rates and comfort levels. Together they turn an older property into a responsive, efficient asset — without major structural renovation.

AI-enabled HVAC management: the fastest route to energy savings

Because cooling often carries the heaviest energy load in commercial buildings, it is where a retrofit pays back fastest.

Preserving heritage, upgrading comfort: how the Bali Beach Hotel Sanur retrofitted Samsung’s DVM solution across lobbies, spa rooms and fitness centers

Keen to balance historical preservation with guest comfort, the Bali Beach Hotel Sanur turned to Samsung’s DVM solution for space-tailored cooling — where temperatures are tuned to different environments like lobbies, spa rooms and fitness centers — paired with energy-saving technology and integrated B2B controls. With customizable systems and end-to-end support from consultation through to maintenance, the hotel was modernized without the upheaval a full mechanical overhaul would have forced on a heritage structure.

Where the DVM S2 goes further is efficiency. Rather than running at full capacity by default, the system learns a building’s cooling patterns to intelligently maintain the precise pressures and temperatures each space requires, effectively reducing compressor energy usage by up to 15%.⁴ Beyond hotels, a Bangkok office tower or a Sydney shopping center can also enjoy efficiency gains from the moment the system is calibrated to how the building operates.

The rise of buildings that learn to optimize themselves

Historically, a retrofit was a single intervention whose performance declined gradually as conditions changed. Intelligent systems overturn that premise: the building continues to learn long after installation is complete. The DVM S2 continuously detects indoor conditions and responds in real time, while SmartThings Pro’s AI Energy Mode weighs live occupancy, weather and electricity tariffs to determine how hard each unit should work at any given moment.

The outcome is a building that adapts to how it is actually used — easing demand on unoccupied floors, and shifting load away from peak-tariff periods. These features ensure efficiency is maintained over time, so a building that once needed periodic recommissioning can keep tuning its own performance, season after season.

How connected ecosystems reduce operating and maintenance costs

The most significant long-term savings are often found not in kilowatt-hours, but in the service calls that never become necessary. 

Since the DVM S2 and SmartThings Pro operate on a single connected platform, a facilities team can oversee an entire estate from one dashboard: viewing real-time energy analytics, performance trends and early warnings that surface before a fault escalates into a failure.

Predictive maintenance and remote diagnostics can identify a struggling compressor or a refrigerant leak, allowing many issues to be resolved before an engineer is dispatched. 

For owners running portfolios spread across cities, multi-site monitoring consolidates a dispersed estate into a single coherent view — this means fewer emergency repairs, reduced downtime and a maintenance program guided by real-time condition data rather than fixed intervals. 

This connected ecosystem approach is being incorporated into new developments like Grantz Forest Park, a mixed-use project led by Samsung’s B2B Integrated Offering Center. The development is planned for Cebu, the Philippines, where residential facility managers will be able to remotely check in on the status of facilities through SmartThings Pro, while the Samsung Building Integrated Solution ‘b.IoT’ will enable control and management of HVAC, lighting, and power facilities to enhance building energy efficiency.  

The path forward runs through buildings we already have

It’s tempting to treat new construction as the only real form of progress. But in Southeast Asia and Oceania, where HVAC systems consume significant volumes of energy and thousands of buildings already stand, the bigger opportunity isn’t in what gets built next — it’s in upgrading what’s already there.

For building owners across Southeast Asia and Oceania, the question shifts from whether to modernize, to how they can retrofit existing structures. With AI-powered HVAC solutions from Samsung, the region’s offices, hotel buildings, mixed-used developments and more, can look forward to the benefits offered by efficient and intelligent HVAC systems.     

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Samsung SmartThings Pro?

Samsung SmartThings Pro is Samsung’s cloud-based B2B IoT platform for individual residential and hotel units, letting managers remotely check status, monitor multiple sites, and use energy-saving automation from a single dashboard. 

2. How many indoor units can one Samsung DVM S2 outdoor unit support?

A single DVM S2 outdoor unit can connect up to 64 indoor units, reducing the amount of new equipment needed during a building retrofit.

3. How can I learn more about Samsung’s integrated solutions?

Reach out to our teams at bes.showroom@samsung.com to find out more or arrange an appointment to visit your local Samsung Business Experience Studio (BES) to experience Samsung’s integrated solutions – SmartThings Pro, Samsung VXT and Samsung Knox – working together across real business scenarios.

1 Conditions apply.
2 Over 10 different types of indoor units, ranging from 5,000 to 96,000 Btu/h.
3 https://www.iea.org/reports/the-future-of-cooling-in-southeast-asia
4 Based on internal testing with an AM080AXVGGH/EU outdoor unit connected to AM083NN4DBH1 and AM145NN4DBH1 indoor units with 25m of piping, using the cooling operation in Auto mode for 4 hours, with an external temperature of 30°C of and a set temperature of 22°C. Results may vary depending on the actual installation and usage conditions, such as the piping length, elevation and external temperature.

Samsung Air Solutions team with Samsung Philippines President Min Su Chu

Improving quality of life has always been Samsung’s commitment to its customers, and this includes providing solutions to its residential and industry partners.

Attended by more than 250 guests consisting of key industry players, building developers, design consultants, engineers, and Aircon B2B specialists, Samsung Philippines’ first ever AC Dealer Convention showcased the best of Samsung Air Solutions, including the reveal of its newest product, the DVM S2 Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Air Conditioner and Bespoke WindFree Premium on November 25 at The Fifth Rockwell.

“It makes me very proud to share that, despite the challenging past two years, Samsung has grown much more than expected – in AC especially,” says Min Su Chu, President of Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation (SEPCO) in his welcome remarks. “This tells us of the steadfast trust and confidence our partners have in our products.”

Min Su Chu, President of Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation (SEPCO)

The one-day event presented Samsung’s consistent efforts to improve customers’ lives through the Air Solutions line. The event also became a launch pad of their newest Air Solutions Products namely the DVM S2 Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Air Conditioner and  WindFree Room Air Conditioners (RAC) Premium.

The DVM S2 Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Air Conditioner is Samsung’s sixth-generation digital variable multi-air conditioner that has its own AI-controlled system. This groundbreaking feature is Samsung’s most advanced climate control solution yet, providing an optimized and complete range of cooling throughout every corner of apartment blocks, office buildings, and commercial establishments.

The AI system of the DVM S2 air conditioner sports quick learning of the users’ cooling operation patterns and delivers the desired temperature faster. Real-time detection of possible leaks is also achievable, as the system automatically sends alerts to users so they can immediately manage units when needed.

Mon Medina, Head of Consumer Electronics

Jazz Lauron, Samsung Air Solutions Product Manager for Residential Air Conditioning

JC Capistrano, Samsung Air Solutions Product Manager for Systems Air Conditioning

“We took what our customers loved about the DVM S VRF system and built the new generation of DVM for the Philippine market to be even better,” JC Capistrano, AC Product Manager for the DVM S2 proudly states. “The new DVM S2 is 11% more efficient in seasonal energy efficiency on average, compared to the current market leaders.”

Samsung also featured its WindFree Room Air Conditioners (RAC) Premium units with WindFree Cooling technology. This is Samsung’s answer to users’ energy saving concerns, as it consumes minimal power and uses less electricity compared to other air conditioning modes. This cooling feature is also designed to cool spaces faster, farther, and wider.

WindFree RAC Premium has a 4-in-1 antibacterial filter that purifies air and protects users against allergens, harmful particles, and other airborne contaminants. This Samsung Air Solutions model can be remotely controlled with the Smartthings App as well, so users can enjoy their desired temperature with just a touch.

“All Samsung WindFree Room Air Conditioners are rated 5-Star by the Department of Energy, which guarantees an optimal consumption of energy and cooling efficiency,” Jazz Lauron, AC Product Manager for the WindFree Room Air Conditioners (RAC) Innovations adds. “The unique feature of WindFree cooling technology that only Samsung Air Solutions can offer is now made even better with our latest breakthrough yet, the Bespoke.”

During the convention, Samsung also handed out exclusive Samsung products and gift certificates to attendees and awarded its AC specialists and contractors for their top sales performance during the event.

Members of the 2022 Samsung Air Solutions President’s Circle

Min Su Chu, President of Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation (SEPCO) with Rockwell Land Corporation Representatives

Min Su Chu, President of Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation (SEPCO) with Theresa Galvan, Owner of Tekvision Distribution

Recognitions given were Rising Star Award, Room Air Conditioning Top 10, System Air Conditioning Top 10, Samsung DVM Sales Expert, Outstanding Service Award, President’s Circle, and Partnership Award. Medals of appreciation were also given pillars of the industry present during the event.

Setting an energetic mood for the whole dealer convention program was a performance from top local musician Rico Blanco singing his hits and newly released songs.

To know more about the DVM S2 Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Air Conditioner and WindFree Premium, visit samsung.com/ph.

Amazing rock performance by local artist, Rico Blanco

Samsung Air Solution’s newest: The DVM S2 and Windfree Premium White and Black

 The Samsung Air Solutions line giving the best innovations to the consumers