SmartThings Station makes it easy for users to automate their smart home environment[1] offering compatibility with a wide range of smart home products[2]. You can also keep track of your devices with SmartThings Station. Misplaced your smartphone? Just double press the Smart Button to trigger a pre-set activation to have your phone ring nearby. SmartThings Station also acts as a powerful fast charging pad with up to 15W wireless charging.

To learn more about SmartThings Station and how it can help you make the most of your smart home ecosystem, take a look at the infographic below.

[1] Pre-setting is required for features in advance via the SmartThings app.

[2] Compatible devices only such as certified Zigbee or Matter devices.

As the smart home market continues to grow, users need simple, interoperable, and dependable ways to connect a more significant number of devices. SmartThings Station offers quick setup and compatibility with a range of smart home products including Matter devices, with the simplicity that users expect from Samsung. With SmartThings Station, users can automate different aspects of their home environment, setting routines that add convenience to their day and help to reduce energy waste such as switching off lights and appliances easily.

“Having a smarter home shouldn’t be complicated or expensive. So we wanted to create SmartThings Station as a simple, reliable and expandable smart home hub,” said Jaeyeon Jung, Executive Vice President and Head of SmartThings, Device Platform Center at Samsung Electronics. “The number of devices in a connected home continues to grow, especially in light of the recent Matter standard launch. We’re proud to play a role in making it easier to embrace this exciting technology.”

A Smarter Home, With Minimal Effort

Samsung’s SmartThings Station is easy to set up. When a user powers the device on for the first time, pop-up messages will appear on a user’s Samsung Galaxy smartphone to help guide users through the connection process smoothly[2]. Users may also choose the option to efficiently onboard devices with a simple scan of a QR code[3] with a smartphone camera.

Intuitively Adapts to Users Daily Routines

A smart home hub helps multiple devices, including thermostats, lighting, and power outlets, seamlessly interconnect with other devices connected to the smart home server, so they all work together to create a harmonised environment. SmartThings Station makes it easy to automate pre-set routines created via the SmartThings mobile app, without requiring users to control individual devices manually.

With a press of the Smart Button on the SmartThings Station, users can activate a routine created on their SmartThings app. For example, when it’s time for bed, a quick tap could trigger a routine for sleep – which could turn off the lights, close the blinds and lower the temperature. Or, if a movie night is on the cards, a movie routine could turn on the TV and dim the lights. When leaving home, the SmartThings Station can turn off power outlets and unused appliances to save energy, and activate a security system. Users might also want a gaming routine, which could activate specific TV and lighting settings and turn on ‘Do not Disturb’ mode.

Consumers can trigger up to three different routines just by pressing the Smart Button, with short press, long press, or double press activations. Routines can also be activated via the SmartThings app, whether people are at home or away.

Find and Manage Your Devices around Home More Accurately

SmartThings Station is also integrated with Samsung’s SmartThings Find, a rapidly growing asset tracking service. It helps users to find misplaced devices – double pressing the Smart Button can ring your nearby phone making it easier to find[4].

Serving as an always-at-home device scanner, SmartThings Station helps Samsung Galaxy users to keep track of the locations of their registered devices – from smartphones, tablets, watches, and earbuds to personal belongings such as keys or a wallet that have a Galaxy SmartTag or SmartTag+[5] device attached. By routinely scanning for devices, SmartThings Station will tell users the location of connected smart devices or tags around the home, and share an alert on the user’s smartphone when a tag or device leaves or returns home[6].

A Fast Charging Pad That Fits Perfectly in a Smart Home

SmartThings Station is also a powerful charging pad supporting up to 15W wireless charging[7]. Fast charging is an ingenious addition to a Smart Home hub because it works so well with the rhythms of life. Users can choose to receive an alert when charging is completed, so they can pick up play where they have left off or switch to charge another device.

Availability

SmartThings Station will launch in selected markets.

[1] Up to 15W wireless charging is available for devices that support 15W. Actual charging speeds may vary by device and depending on usage charging conditions and other factors.

[2] Available on Samsung Galaxy Smartphones that SmartThings app is installed.

[3] Only for Matter devices with a QR code.

[4] Requires turning on the feature on the SmartThings app. Users also can turn off the feature or replace it with other routines, or trigger both simultaneously.

[5] Galaxy SmartTag/SmartTag+ sold separately.

[6] Requires set-up on the SmartThings app.

[7] Wireless charger requires power connection.

The Samsung-led research surveyed 2,000 UK respondents on their opinions towards their properties, to understand how they’ve evolved during the pandemic, and their attitudes to the importance of key topics such as technology, sustainability, and wellbeing in their living spaces.

Smart technology

Very apparent from the research was an increasing desire for homes to be digitally connected – with smart technology becoming more and more prevalent to people’s needs. More than seven in every ten Brits (71%) consider having a digitally connected property important to them because it saves them both time and effort. This matches up to the two thirds of Brits (66%) who already have smart technology in their homes, for use primarily in entertainment systems (51%) and smart amenities such as energy meters, doorbells and security cameras.

This number is likely to increase, with a whopping three quarters (75%) of people agreeing that smart home technology is the future of property development.

Sustainability

Greener homes and environmental impact are now sitting near the very top of Brits’ property priorities – more than three quarters of those surveyed (77%) think that having a sustainable home should be a priority for everyone.

Property developers and construction groups also need to be considerate of ‘green reputation’ too, with 73% of respondents now analysing a development’s sustainability credentials (company credentials, and the credentials of the property itself) to be important when considering where to live.

Meanwhile, almost four in every five Brits (79%) now consider how green and environmentally friendly their property is – as well as impact on the local environment – as a priority.

But technology can play a big role in helping residents be greener, with three quarters of the UK (75%) thinking smart tech is important when it comes to home sustainability through measuring usage, saving money and helping people change habits to live more sustainability.

Home priorities

A clear finding from the survey indicates that the pandemic has impacted how the majority of people view our current living space – with a significant 74% of Brits suggesting that how they see their property now has changed as a result of the last 18 months.

The big drivers behind this change for most people focused on three key areas: a desire for somewhere with outdoor space such as a garden, balcony or rooftop; the need for somewhere bigger; or wanting more natural light, a separate office space, or somewhere more flexible to their needs.

At the same time, the last 18 months have had a big impact on long-term property visions for many. 64% of renters say their plans have changed as a result of the pandemic – they now are considering buying (23%), planning to buy a property sooner than planned (19%), and some are even considering renting for longer (22%). Meanwhile, 52% of homeowners suggested their longer-term property plans have also changed as a result – with wanting to sell their property and buy a new one (22%), buying another property to rent out (12%), or buying a second home for themselves (11%) the main changes. Students in accommodation have been similarly impacted, with over a fifth (22%) now realising their accommodation isn’t suitable for long-term living at all.

“With the rise in remote and hybrid working, and a blending of the spaces where we work, live and play, it’s no surprise that how we look at our homes has changed significantly over the last 18 months. More time at home has shone a spotlight on how crucial technology is to our lives and gave us a chance to focus on how we can all be a bit greener too.” said Murtaza Bukhari, GM – Strategic Enterprise Partnerships Samsung Electronics UK and Europe. “Property developers, construction firms and designers all need to listen closely to demand and create spaces that are smarter, more energy efficient, powered by tech and influenced by residents’ priorities.”

Samsung collaborates with partner organisations across the construction and private residential sectors to help shape the properties of the future. Together, with brands such as Etopia, Future Generation, Moda and Quintain, Samsung is creating smarter, more connected spaces that are powered by technology. Spaces that are inspired by those who live, work, play and invest in them.

For more information on Samsung’s construction and property offerings, services and partnerships, please visit https://www.samsung.com/uk/business/appliance-solutions/construction/

SmartThings Energy Control is an exciting evolution of the smart home. It represents an important step forward in the way people connect energy usage information and their carbon impact with practical, everyday actions like switching on the washing machine. With the ability to see detailed, up-to-the-minute information about energy usage via the app, and with the power to share that data with everyone in the household, SmartThings Energy Control gives people the power to make informed choices about their energy consumption.

Teg Dosanjh, Director of Connected Living, Samsung Electronics UK and Ireland,

commented:

“We know that up to 40 percent of UK carbon emissions are created in the home^[1]. While smart meters help increase awareness of energy usage, digital technology can help to create the behaviour changes required to really make a difference to people’s pockets and their carbon footprint. With SmartThings Energy Control, we’re taking energy data off the wall and putting it into people’s hands. This innovation takes us into a new era of smart when it comes to energy management. It’s about enabling access to that data in a way that feels natural to people so households are more empowered to make informed decisions about how to reduce and when to use their energy.”

Hayden Wood, CEO of Bulb commented:

“Smart meters are a foundational element in making energy simpler, cheaper and greener. To make the most of them, our members need useful digital tools to help them understand their energy usage. That’s why we’re excited to announce this new tool which will help our members to use less energy, save on their bills and lower carbon emissions.”

Demand for power is at its peak between 4 and 7pm in the UK. Energy at this time is expensive and carbon-intensive, as this high demand is met mostly by burning fossil fuels. In the next few months the app will integrate with Bulb’s Smart Tariff and advise members how much they’ll be able to save if they shift some of their energy use out of the peak hours, the most expensive parts of the day. As well as reporting on how much energy usage costs, the app will also provide data on carbon intensity so households can make greener decisions about when to use energy. Running pre-set oven programmes or dishwasher cycles outside of peak hours will help people to use energy at greener, cheaper times, helping members to save on their energy bills and lower their carbon impact.

With millions of SmartThings enabled devices already in homes across the UK, and hundreds of compatible partners, SmartThings Energy Control is a natural next step for people looking for opportunities to make meaningful changes to how they use energy at home. From making sure the lights are out when leaving home to scheduling the washing machine to run cooler with the Laundry Planner, the app makes it easy and more convenient to make a change for the better by adding control to all connected at-home appliances and tools.

In addition, SmartThings Energy Control is not just a service for the bill-payer as it enables the whole household to get involved and individually see the impact of collective changes day by day. By working together, the whole household can reduce their overall cost and carbon impact without compromising bill-payer privacy or control.

SmartThings Energy Control has been developed in partnership with Chameleon Technology, a leading smart energy technology company in the UK. Chameleon provides the cloud-connected smart in-home display, and enables the data connection to the SmartThings Energy cloud.

SmartThings Energy Control is available today to current members of Bulb with a second-generation smart meter installed. These members can simply download the SmartThings app on an iOS or Android device and get going. Bulb also welcomes new members who’d like to sign up for affordable, renewable energy. These members will need to have a second-generation smart meter installed before they can use the SmartThings service. Not all homes are suitable for smart meter installation.

Find out more about SmartThings Energy Control at: https://www.samsung.com/uk/smartenergy

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