{"id":55896,"date":"2023-01-05T11:33:37","date_gmt":"2023-01-05T16:33:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/?p=55896"},"modified":"2023-09-12T14:13:32","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T18:13:32","slug":"hca-announces-new-specification-for-better-interoperability-across-connected-homes-at-ces-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/samsung-hca-announces-new-specification-across-connected-homes-ces-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"HCA Announces New Specification for Better Interoperability Across Connected Homes at CES 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

HCA introduces its HCA Specification 1.0, a new industry standard set by Samsung and other HCA members to provide consumers with even more interoperable and energy-efficient connected home solutions<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

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At CES 2023<\/a>, the Home Connectivity Alliance (HCA) announced a milestone, introducing its HCA Specification 1.0 for Cloud-to-Cloud (C2C) interoperability in the connected home. The launch of this new industry standard comes just one year after the launch of the organization<\/a> at last year\u2019s CES event.<\/p>\n

The HCA is an organization founded by manufacturers of HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning)\u00a0 systems, home appliances and TVs. The HCA was created with the goal to develop safe, interoperable standards for connected home ecosystems.<\/p>\n

As a founding member of the Alliance, Samsung Electronics <\/a>continues to relentlessly pursue innovation, including the industry-leading SmartThings<\/a> platform, to aid the HCA\u2019s mission to develop standards that promote interconnectivity.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough combined industry efforts in HCA, we are working to make the smart home more accessible to consumers via the devices they use every day in the home,\u201d said Chanwoo Park, Executive Vice President and Head of Service Biz Group of the Digital Appliances Business at Samsung Electronics.<\/strong> \u201cWe are taking a fresh look at how devices can enhance consumers\u2019 lives and how the appliance industry can work together to create a safer connected home that our customers can trust. Through energy savings and support for legacy household products, we believe that we can contribute to a world where sustainability starts at home.\u201d<\/p>\n

Interoperability to Promote Compatibility<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The HCA Specification 1.0 expands on existing industry standards to clearly define interoperability standards that ensure long-lasting devices like appliances, HVAC systems and TVs operate seamlessly across brands, including legacy appliances already operating in consumers\u2019 homes.<\/p>\n

As a pioneer in the smart home industry, the SmartThings<\/a> platform has paved the way for interoperability within the connected home. SmartThings supports Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled devices from a range of manufacturers, as well as first-party smart home appliances, providing consumers with more convenience and options within their connected home.<\/p>\n

With the introduction of the HCA Specification 1.0, this enhanced interoperable experience will soon make the connected home attainable by more consumers than ever.<\/p>\n

Bringing Sustainability Into the Heart of the Connected Home<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The release of the HCA Specification 1.0 paves the way for enhanced energy efficiency throughout a consumer\u2019s entire connected home through holistic data insights. Customers can raise their Energy IQ by identifying the appliances and devices in their homes that consume the most energy and adjusting usage accordingly.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, innovations like SmartThings AI Energy Mode<\/a> allow consumers to automatically manage their energy usage and costs using intelligent, real-time insights via a single app on their phone. The HCA Specification 1.0 enables member brands to provide consumers with sustainability-focused, actionable insights for better energy efficiency and real-world savings.<\/p>\n

Competitors Working Together for Our Consumers\u2019 Connected Future<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The introduction of the HCA Specification 1.0 for interoperability is just the first step in the HCA\u2019s standards journey. The HCA is already working in parallel with energy industry leaders to provide even more energy-efficient solutions across the household.<\/p>\n

HCA currently includes 15 global brands, including Samsung, AEG, American Standards, Arcelik, Electrolux, GE Appliances, Haier, LG, Resideo, Trane, Vestel and others. Membership provides the opportunity to collaboratively innovate and share expertise with peers to further develop the connected home ecosystem and bring more convenience and options to consumers.<\/p>\n

With almost 250 million registered users across over 108 million connected devices, Samsung is leveraging its leadership within the smart home industry and working hand in hand with fellow HCA members to develop and launch new solutions within the connected home landscape.<\/p>\n

The HCA C2C interoperability demonstration is open to the public at CES 2023 as part of the Smart Home exhibition \u2013 Venetian Expo Center Booth #52739 \u2013 taking place from January 5 to 8 in Las Vegas. This technical demonstration features HCA member company solutions that leverage C2C connectivity to enable multiple apps to control multiple brands of appliances, HVAC systems and TVs for optimized interoperability.<\/p>\n

About Home Connectivity Alliance <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Home Connectivity Alliance is a member-driven organization comprised of 15 global brands dedicated to the development and promotion of safe and secure interoperability and energy savings across long-life appliances, HVAC systems and TVs within the connected home ecosystem. For more information, visit www.homeconnectivityalliance.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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