With temperatures starting to climb as we usher summer in, Samsung is reminding South Africans that its Air Conditioners (AC’s) are more than just a way to beat the heat – they’re a year-round lifestyle essential. Designed for the different seasons, Samsung’s innovative WindFree Air Conditioners offer not only cooling relief in summer but also warmth in winter, cleaner air and smart, energy-efficient^[1] comfort all year long.

Samsung’s WindFree Air Conditioners redefine what comfort means – offering heating, dehumidifying and air purification capabilities that adapt seamlessly to your life, your habits and your home.

Warmth When It’s Cold, Cool When It’s Hot

Thanks to Heat Pump Technology, Samsung ACs provide efficient, even warmth – no dry air^[3], no energy waste^[3], no separate heating system required^[3]. And when the seasons shift again? Just a tap on your phone, using SmartThings^[2], switches things back to crisp, refreshing cooling. It’s the definition of effortless comfort.

Clean Air, Every Day

Beyond temperature control, Samsung air conditioners help you breathe cleaner^[3] air. Many models feature advanced filtration systems that capture ultrafine dust and allergens. That means cleaner, healthier indoor air – especially valuable during allergy season or winter, when homes are sealed tight and fresh air is hard to come by.

Smart Comfort, Wherever You Are

Because comfort isn’t one-size-fits-all, Samsung ACs use SmartThings^[4]to adjust automatically. Going from your work-from-home desk to the couch? Your air conditioner knows when to dial things down or dehumidify. Heading out for the day? It powers down to save energy, and your wallet.

You can even control everything from your smartphone, meaning comfort literally follows you from room to room, and from season to season.

Efficient. Quiet. Effortless. All Year

Running your air conditioner all year might sound costly, but Samsung’s Digital Inverter Technology ensures every watt of power is used wisely. It maintains your desired temperature without constant on-off cycling, using less energy^[1] and reducing noise^[5]. And with WindFree Cooling, you stay comfortable without the draft^[6] – 23,000 micro air holes gently disperse air for a quieter, even flow that feels natural, not harsh.

Comfort, Redefined for Every Season

Between the height of summer and the chilly winter, Samsung air conditioners are designed for your comfort. This range of air conditioners is about keeping control of your environment.

^[1] Tested on the AR07T9170HA3 model, based on the power consumption of Fast Cooling mode vs. WindFree Cooling mode.

^[2] SmartThings is available only on the AR9500 model.

^[3] Tested in Korea test lab (FITI). Data has been measured under specific testing conditions and may vary depending on environmental factors and individual use.

^[4] To use SmartThings, download the App from the Galaxy Store, Google Play Store, or Apple App Store. The SmartThings App requires Android OS 10↑ with a minimum of 3GB RAM space or iOS 15↑. Supported OS specifications and app screen configuration may change with app updates.

^[5] Tested on the AR12TXCAAWKNEU model. WindFree mode generates only 23dB of noise, compared to 26dB with the Samsung conventional model.

^[6] ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers) defines “Still Air” as air currents at speeds below 0.15m/s that lack the presence of cold drafts.

Samsung offers a cooling solution for the summer season, designed for modern living, the Samsung WindFree Air Conditioner with Direct Inverter Technology (DIT). This Samsung innovation redefines home comfort by combining reduced-noise^[1] cooling and intelligent energy efficiency^[2]. Designed to cool air 43% faster^[3], the cool air is dispersed farther and wider^[4], reaching up to 15 meters.

Provides Comfort in Warmer Seasons

Samsung’s WindFree Cooling Technology disperses air gently through thousands of micro-holes, maintaining a consistent, comfortable temperature without unpleasant cold wind*. The result is a cool, calm environment that’s ideal for relaxing, sleeping or working from home.

With DIT, the WindFree system adjusts its power to maintain the desired temperature, instead of turning on and off. This design delivers effective cooling while using up to 73% less energy^[5] than non-inverter models — saving both electricity and money over time.

Quiet, Smart and in Control

Operating quietly, the Samsung WindFree creates an environment of pure serenity — no vibration^[6], no drafts, just effortless comfort. Through the ^[7] app^[8],users can control, schedule and monitor energy usage remotely, ensuring a cool and comfortable home.

Designed for the Modern, Mindful Home

Whether you’re a family looking for an air conditioning system that uses less electricity or a professional seeking a comfortable and quiet working space from home, Samsung’s WindFree air conditioners are designed for the mindful, modern home.

^[1] Tested on the AR12TXCAAWKNEU model. WindFree mode generates only 23dB of noise, compared to 26dB with the Samsung conventional model.

^[2] Tested on the AR07T9170HA3 model, based on the power consumption of Fast Cooling mode vs. WindFree Cooling mode.

^[3] Tested on the AR12TXCAAWKEU model compared with the Samsung conventional AQ12EASER model, measuring the time taken to reduce the room temperature from 33°C to 25°C.

^[4] Tested on the AR24TXFCAWKNEU model.

^[5] Tested on the AR09TXCAAWKNEU model compared with the Samsung conventional model AQ09TSLXEA

^[6] To use SmartThings, download the App from the Galaxy Store, Google Play Store, or Apple App Store. The SmartThings App requires Android OS 10↑ with a minimum of 3GB RAM space or iOS 15↑. Supported OS specifications and app screen configuration may change with app updates.

^[6] Tested on the AR12TXCAAWKNEU model. WindFree mode generates only 23dB of noise, compared to 26dB with the Samsung conventional model.

^[7] Tested on the AR12TXCAAWKNEU model. WindFree mode generates only 23dB of noise, compared to 26dB with the Samsung conventional model.SmartThings is available only on the AR9500 model.

^[8] Tested on the AR12TXCAAWKNEU model. WindFree mode generates only 23dB of noise, compared to 26dB with the Samsung conventional model.SmartThings is available only on the AR9500 model.

*Results may vary depending on the actual usage conditions.

Samsung’s Bespoke Dishwasher was designed to meet the demands of the modern consumer. With energy-efficient performance, intuitive flexibility and a sleek, customisable aesthetic, the Samsung Bespoke Dishwasher is built to blend seamlessly into a wide range of contemporary living spaces.

Style as a Statement: A Dishwasher That Complements Your Design Vision

The Bespoke Dishwasher is more than just an appliance, it’s a design element. With Samsung’scustomisable door panels, homeowners can choose their colour from Black, White, Navy Blue or Beige ^[1]. These finishes reflect their personal style, whether it’s blending seamlessly with their cabinets for a minimalist look or making a bold statement in the kitchen. Better yet, these panels can be swapped out over time, allowing your dishwasher to evolve with your design vision.

Auto Door Open for Sparkling Results

Forget lingering moisture and damp glassware. At the end of each cycle, the Auto Door Open feature gently opens the door by 10cm, allowing steam to escape. The result is faster, more effective drying, and sparkling clean dishes every time, all achieved without sacrificing the integrity of your kitchen furniture ^[2].

Energy Efficient, Eco-Conscious Cleaning

Efficiency is at the heart of the Bespoke Dishwasher, it has a high energy efficiency rating with A+++ energy labels ^[3]. With its innovative All-in-One Sump module, it consumes minimal power and uses just 8 litres of water ^[4] without compromising performance. Its high energy efficiency rating ensures you save on resources while enjoying outstanding cleaning results^[5] , making it a sustainable choice for today’s eco-conscious households.

Efficiency Meets Elegance

Minimise noise in your home. The dishwasher works more smoothly and quietly as it has an Inverter motor. It also has an Extra Silence program that washes a little bit slower, but creates 2 decibels less noise than the ECO program⁵. With ultra-low noise levels of 42db(A) ^[6], it’s perfectly suited for open-plan living spaces, ensuring it works discreetly in the background while life carries on around it. And thanks to SmartThings ^[7] connectivity, you can control and monitor your dishwasher from your smartphone or even receive cycle notifications on your Samsung TV, bringing new levels of convenience to your daily routine.

Space Maximisation: Smarter Interiors, More Flexibility

Fit in various sized dishes, glasses and cups. The middle rack’s tines can be adjusted across 3 settings using a lever and it has a glass holder. A high lower rack with foldable tines at the front helps stabilise the loaded dishes and bowls, while tines at the back fold down fully to accommodate loading bigger items.

The Samsung Bespoke Dishwasher represents the best of both worlds – powerful, efficient cleaning performance and customisable design that fits seamlessly into your home. More than a dishwasher, it’s an extension of your lifestyle, designed to evolve with the way you live. Maximise your space and style with Samsung Bespoke Dishwasher this summer.

Samsung Dish Days ^[8], a promotion run in partnership with Sunlight, is designed to make dishwashing more rewarding than ever by gifting customers who purchase selected Samsung dishwashers with a free Sunlight gift pack which includes dishwashing tablets and liquid ^[9]. Samsung recommends Sunlight ^[10].

^[1] Subject to availability

^[2] Individual results may vary based on actual load contents.

^[3] Based on the SANS 50242:2018 Ed.2 / SANS 60436:2018 Ed. 1, SANS 941:2014 and Regulation 1059/2010/EU for European energy labelling, compared to an A++ or lower rated model. ** Model code: DW60B*8********* Only when using the ECO program.

^[4] 8L water consumption is based on Cotton Eco Cycle.

^[5] Results may vary.

^[6] Noise Level for the DW60BB8*****FA / DW60BG8*****FA models. Extra Silence program: 40dB, ECO program: 42dB. Based on testing conducted in an internal laboratory.

^[7] To use SmartThings, download the App from the Galaxy Store, Google Play Store, or Apple App Store. The SmartThings App requires Android OS 10↑ with a minimum of 3GB RAM space or iOS 15↑. Supported OS specifications and app screen configuration may change with app updates.

^[8] Promotion ends 5 October 2025.

^[9] Subject to availability and terms and conditions apply.

^[10] In comparison with leading competitors.

We live in an era where, in addition to convenience, people seek comfort, safety, and peace of mind. The Samsung SmartThings app delivers all of that, and more. More than just a smart home app, SmartThings has evolved into an intelligent lifestyle assistant. Working in the background to simplify life, SmartThings is helping us care for our loved ones, human or furry, and make our homes more responsive to who we are and how we live.

From supporting pet owners with peace of mind while they’re away, to empowering elderly family members to live independently with dignity, SmartThings is redefining what it means to live in a connected home. It’s no longer just about automation but about meaningful, everyday support.

With SmartThings, you discover a new way to enjoy your home, turning it into a smart thoughtful home. Powered by AI, automation and seamless integration across Samsung devices and compatible third-party gadgets, SmartThings creates a home that adapts to your needs.

Let’s explore how SmartThings is quietly reshaping real lives across various moments and milestones.

Pet Care – When you’re away, SmartThings^[1] stays close^*

Whether you’re a dog-dad rushing to work or a cat-mom on a weekend getaway, SmartThings can help you stay connected to your pets and their wellbeing.^[2]

• Set automated feeding times using connected smart feeders^[3]
• Use sensors and cameras to get instant alerts if your pet sneaks into the pantry or opens the front door^[4]
• Adjust the room temperature remotely to keep your pet comfy during heat waves or cold fronts.
• Treat your pet from afar using smart treat dispensers you can control via voice or app.

Elderly Assistance – Supporting Independence Safely^*

For families with elderly loved ones living alone or in care facilities, SmartThings offers peace of mind and practical support – without intruding on their independence.

• Motion sensors can track activity and notify family if there is no movement in the morning for example.
• Smart buttons allow older users to call for help with a single press.
• Voice commands and automated routines make it easier to control lights, call family, or adjust blinds – ideal for people with mobility issues.
• Medication reminders and evening lighting routines help establish structure and reduce the risk of accidents.

With SmartThings, elderly care becomes less about constant monitoring and more about empowerment.

Energy Efficiency and Sustainability^*

The SmartThings Energy dashboard makes it possible to track appliances that use a lot of energy, and helps your home optimise them for you.

• Monitor energy use across connected devices.
• Set up “Away” routines to switch off unused appliances and lights when you’re not home.
• Use AI to optimise air-conditioning or heating based on room occupancy and outside weather^[5]
• Even better, shift high-energy appliances like washing machines to run during off-peak hours to save money and reduce grid load.

SmartThings is turning sustainability from a responsibility into an easy lifestyle habit.

Security – Because Peace of Mind Matters Most

SmartThings offers a robust set of features that help keep your home and the people in it secure. Sync with smart locks and door sensors^[6] to get notified if a door is opened unexpectedly. SmartThings lets you monitor live feeds from your smart cameras in real-time, whether you’re in the next room or across the country. You can also automate lights to switch on at sunset, even when you’re not home, to deter would-be intruders. It’s like having a personal security assistant, working 24/7 in the background.

Emotional Wellness and Daily Flow – Your Home, Your mood

SmartThings doesn’t just automate, it harmonises. With custom routines, it helps create intentional moments of calm or energy depending on what your day demands. From creating a “Wind Down” routine that dims the lights, lowers the thermostat, and plays ambient sounds or calming music, to connecting with meditation apps that help your home’s environment adjust to you.

SmartThings is quietly building homes that are intelligent and compassionate – homes that notice, help and adapt. Whether you’re looking out for your golden retriever, your grandmother, your toddler or just trying to make life run a bit more smoothly, SmartThings offers a universe of connected possibilities^**.

^[1] To use SmartThings, download the App from the Galaxy Store, Google Play Store, or Apple App Store. The SmartThings App requires Android OS 10↑ with a minimum of 3GB RAM space or iOS 15↑. Supported OS specifications and app screen configuration may change with app updates.

^[2] Only dogs and cats can be recognized. The recognition capabilities may be limited by the posture or position of a pet. The ability to recognize your pet may vary depending on the type of animal and the living environment. It only recognizes a pet presence based on generic visual indicators, and cannot identify individual pets.

^[3] The availability of SmartThings Pet Care’s monitoring feature may vary by region and is only supported on the Jet Bot Combo AI and Jet Bot AI+ model.

^[4] SmartThings is integrated with advanced connected sensors.

^[5] features of the models vary.

^[6] Features of the models vary.

^{*Devices that include a built-in SmartThings Hub include: Samsung TVs (models released after 2022: QN900*/ QN800*/ QN700*/ QN95*/ S95*/ QN90*/ QN85*/ Q80*/ Q70*/ Q60*/ *U8/ The Serif / The Frame / The Sero), Smart Monitors (Models M50* or higher for models released after 2022), Sound Bars (HW-Q990* and HW-LS60* for models released after 2022), Family Hub refrigerators (USA after 2017 and Korean release models, excluding RH9000), SmartThings Stations, and SmartThings Hubs v2/v3. For 2022 or earlier models, a separate accessory called a SmartThings Dongle is required to connect Thread and Zigbee devices. Most models after 2023 have a built-in SmartThings Dongle, so a separate accessory is not required. Please check the detailed information about each product.}

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Temperatures have dropped across the country, and Samsung is inviting households to rethink how they keep warm this winter. Traditionally seen as a summer-only solution, air conditioners are stepping into a new season of relevance. With Samsung’s innovative WindFree Air Conditioning range, families no longer have to choose between staying warm and staying healthy.

Samsung’s WindFree gently disperses warmth while reducing cold drafts and irritation to sinuses and sensitive skin. This intelligent climate control solution is changing the game and challenging the outdated idea that air conditioners are just for cooling. As more people prioritise wellness and smarter living, the WindFree range is designed for total comfort, all year round.

Healthier Homes for the Whole Family

As South Africans spend more time indoors during the colder months, indoor air quality becomes more important than ever. The WindFree units are equipped with Samsung’s advanced filtration system, which captures dust, allergens and bacteria. For families with small children, people with asthma, or wellness-conscious individuals, this is more than comfort – it’s peace of mind.

Sleep Better, Feel Better

Temperature swings at night can disrupt your sleep and leave you feeling tired the next day. Samsung WindFree units (only AR9500 and AR8500) use AI Auto Comfort and Good Sleep Mode to help maintain a stable environment throughout the night. The result? Improved sleep quality, better mood, and more energy to be productive and conquer your daily routine.

Quiet, Energy-Efficient Heating

Noise and high energy bills shouldn’t come with winter heating. Samsung WindFree units operate at ultra-low noise levels – making them perfect for remote work, meditation, or family movie nights. And thanks to AI-powered energy efficiency, models like the AR8500 and AR9500, they adapt to your usage patterns and room conditions to optimise performance and reduce electricity consumption. This makes them a sustainable choice during the winter season.

• The AR8500 air conditioner combines powerful cooling performance with sleek design, making it an ideal choice for modern homes. Equipped with advanced Digital Inverter technology, it provides efficient and energy-saving operation while maintaining a comfortable temperature.

• The AR9500 elevates comfort with its premium features and smart cooling technology. It offers precise temperature control through AI-powered sensors that adapt to your environment, ensuring optimal comfort and energy efficiency.

Smarter Living Starts Here

With built-in SmartThings¹ compatibility, you can control your premium WindFree unit from your smartphone, set schedules, monitor energy usage, and even receive maintenance alerts – all with a tap. Whether you’re a parent trying to maintain a healthy environment for your kids, someone managing allergies or asthma, or simply seeking a quieter, more energy-efficient way to stay warm, Samsung’s WindFree range is the intelligent choice for the modern home.

Samsung air conditioners are designed to provide year-round comfort, making them a valuable investment for every season. Let’s explore how these advanced appliances can transform your winter experience.

Warmth That Wraps Around You

Gone are the days of uneven heating or cold corners in your home. Samsung’s WindFree air conditioners have a large fan, wide inlet, and wide blades to assist with wide distribution of air. This powerful combination ensures warm air in your space, creating a consistent and cosy environment even on the coldest days.

Energy Efficiency That Pays Off

Keeping warm in winter often comes with the concern of rising energy bills. That’s where Samsung’s digital inverter technology makes a difference. Once your desired room temperature is reached, the system automatically slows down, using just enough energy to maintain that level of warmth. This translates to significant energy savings – so you can stay warm without the worry.

Smart Heating at Your Fingertips

With the SmartThings App, Samsung puts the control right in your hand, literally. Whether you’re out running errands or tucked in bed, you can monitor and adjust your air conditioner’s settings remotely. You can also check energy usage, schedule heating times, or tweak the temperature for when you’re on your way home. It’s smart, convenient, and designed for today’s connected lifestyle^[1].

Sleep Better, Wake Up Refreshed

A good night’s sleep is essential, Samsung’s Good Sleep Mode assists with this, ensuring your room stays at the optimal temperature throughout the night. By automatically managing the climate to match different stages of your sleep cycle, it helps you rest more deeply and wake up feeling refreshed.

Choose the Right Model for Your Home

• Wall-mount Non Inverter AC AR3000: Cool a whole room rapidly and effectively. Fast Cooling mode operates with fast fan speed, before slowing down. So it takes shorter time to cool or heat up to reach the desired temperature. It’s ideal for immediate relief from the heat or cold outside.
• AR4500 with Digital Inverter: Save money every day with digital inverter technology. It maintains the desired temperature without frequently turning off and on, so there’s less fluctuation. And it uses strong magnets and a Muffler, so it is quieter, lasts much longer and reduces energy consumption.
• AR6500 Wall-mount AC with Windfree TM and AI technology: Stay comfortable cool with WindFree Cooling. It gently and quietly disperses air through 23,000 micro air holes, so there is no unpleasant feeling of cold wind on your skin.
• Wind-Free AR8500T Wall-mount AC with Wind-Free: Save money every day with energy-efficient WindFree Cooling. When operating in WindFree mode, the outdoor unit consumes minimal power, so you can stay comfortably cool without worrying about your electricity.
• Wall-mount AC with Wind-Free AR9500: The premium option with advanced smart features, powerful heating, and superior comfort control. Great for larger rooms or homes looking for top-tier performance. The AR9500 also includes full integration with Samsung’s SmartThings ecosystem, advanced sleep optimisation modes, and superior energy management tools.

With Samsung’s air conditioners, it’s time to change the way we think about home heating. These aren’t just summer appliances, they’re smart climate control systems for every season. So if you’re looking to upgrade your winter comfort, there’s never been a better time to make the switch, visit https://www.samsung.com/za/air-conditioners/all-air-conditioners/.

^[1] Only the AR9500 and AR8500 have SmartThings compatibility

Another bonus is the Good Sleep mode, an innovation that automatically manages the temperature of your room while you are sleeping to optimise the various stages of your sleep cycle. Samsung’s WindFree technology not only keeps your room temperature comfortably in check, it also includes a specialised filter to keep the air in your home cleaner – another relevant factor during the flu season. The Tri-Care filter which comes with the AR8500 range is made up of three layers that reduce harmful particles to help maintain healthy indoor air quality. Each layer captures large dust particles, fibres, and even animal hairs, and also includes a Zeolite Coating Filter that reduces viruses, bacteria, and allergens⁴. There are various models with different specifications to cater to ‘your specific needs.

With all these pioneering features on offer, Winter just got a lot warmer.

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 30 June, 2020 – June is National Environment month, during which the South African government and captains of industry are leading the way by stimulating awareness on environmental issues and challenging us to become agents of change. Therefore, Samsung’s latest innovation resonates even more. The fact is, today’s mobile devices may come in all shapes and sizes, but they share one crucial thing in common: they all need to charge and keep us connected.

Yes, as powerful as they’ve become, most mobile devices still require charging every day and sometimes more than once. To help prevent this daily ritual from becoming a drain on the planet, Samsung has spent the last few decades refining its charger technology to make the process as environmentally conscious as possible. This not only includes prioritising various power-saving technologies but also reducing the use of potentially harmful substances in the manufacturing process.

Under the belief that small adjustments to our daily routines add up to big benefits for the environment, Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business constantly explores ways to make the world a greener place. Let’s take a look at how the team is reimagining smartphone charging technology.

Engineers Pranveer Singh Rathore (left) and Wonseok Kang, from Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business

Tackling the Standby Issue

While many may think that once plugged-in electronics and appliances are switched off, they instantly stop consuming power, in truth, they simply enter standby mode so they can spring back to action as soon as they’re switched back on.

The same goes for our mobile devices’ chargers. Once you disconnect your device, your charger will continue to consume a considerable amount of electricity unless you unplug it from its outlet or shut down your power strip.

Standby power consumption is considered to be a major contributor to the pressing problem of power waste. In an effort to address this issue, in 2012, Samsung successfully reduced the standby power consumption of its flagship Galaxy devices’ chargers to 20mW.1 In the years since the company has applied this environmentally conscious enhancement to the chargers of devices throughout its product range.2

Engineer Wonseok Kang, a member of the Mobile Communications Business’s Power Solution Group, summed up both the purpose of the technology and the benefits it presents.

“In order to supply a smartphone with power as soon as it’s connected, a charger must always be ‘running,’” said Kang. “In the past, we simply kept the charger running without regulation. Now, we’ve packed software into the charger that puts it to sleep when a device is unplugged – reducing power consumption to a more environmentally conscious voltage level – and wakes the charger up when a device is connected. It’s an energy-efficient cycle of sorts.”

Efficiency Is Everything

Like standby power consumption, charging efficiency is a key determinant of just how environmentally conscious a charging technology will be. Under perfect conditions, a charger would output 100 percent of the power it receives, achieving 100-percent energy efficiency. Galaxy smartphones’ chargers offer an energy efficiency rating of over 80 percent, which meets the European Union’s standard for Level VI ErP (Energy-Related Products) certification.

Samsung’s developers went to great lengths to enhance the energy efficiency of its chargers, analysing even the tiniest of components to maximise functionality. “We focused mainly on improving the circuits of the semiconductors that are used to convert energy,” said Kang. “In the end, we were able to reduce the cumulative electric charge by minimising energy loss.”

The process of ensuring a consistent level of energy efficiency was challenging, to say the least. “As mobile devices evolve and battery capacities increase, charger specifications have to increase as well,” Kang explained. “From 15 watts to 25, to 45 and beyond, higher specifications require greater functionality. This inevitably leads to a decrease in average energy efficiency. However, our commitment to designing the most efficient chargers possible enabled us to deliver a high level of efficiency with likewise high specs.”

Making Galaxy smartphone chargers environmentally conscious has paid dividends for the environment, resulting in approximately 13 million kilowatts (kW) of energy savings since 2014. That’s nearly equivalent to the energy output of five hydroelectric power plants!3

Save Plastic, Save the Planet

Today, the world has become so overwhelmed with plastic that the World Economic Forum (WEF) has predicted that the oceans will contain more plastic waste (by weight) than fish by the year 2050. To help tackle pollution and preserve the planet, Samsung has committed to making its innovations more sustainable, which includes maximising the number of recycled materials that are used to produce its smartphones’ chargers.

Galaxy smartphone chargers are produced, in part, using environmentally conscious post-consumer materials (PCM).4 Created by recycling the resources of previously owned products, PCM helps reduce the amount of potentially harmful substances that are created during the plastic production process. As of 2019, approximately 5,000 tons of PCM have been used to manufacture Galaxy smartphone chargers.

Samsung’s developers worked hard to ensure that adding PCM to charger designs wouldn’t compromise the overall quality of the final products. “Adding PCM can affect a product’s durability or performance,” said Pranveer Singh Rathore, a fellow engineer and colleague of Kang’s from Samsung’s Advanced CMF Lab. “However, after numerous attempts, we managed to make our designs both aesthetically pleasing and satisfyingly durable while preserving the intrinsic properties of the substance.”

Because they directly receive electric currents, chargers are sensitive to heat, and must, therefore, be adequately flame retardant. As Rathore explained, “Prioritising recycled materials and satisfying strict flame-retardancy standards at the same time was quite a challenge. However, by collaborating with various divisions and departments, we were able to come up with a method to increase the product’s quality and prevent the physical properties of the material itself from deteriorating.”

“It is never easy to go beyond the existing legal standards and design products that consider the environment – especially when other companies aren’t doing the same,” Rathore continued. “Nevertheless, I am confident that Samsung’s efforts will positively affect green initiatives going forward.”

Like his colleague, Kang sees a bright future ahead for the development of environmentally conscious mobile devices. “Raising awareness of things like smartphone chargers’ power consumption may eventually lead consumers to consider energy efficiency as an important factor when choosing a new device,” said Kang.

For those out there who are finding environmentally conscious lifestyle changes to be difficult and inconvenient, Samsung encourages you to reconsider and hopes that efforts like these will help inspire you to do your part to make the world a greener place.

1 Based on 15W and 25W Galaxy smartphone chargers
2 Availability of 20mW chargers may vary depending on markets’ national energy standards and policies.
3 The 540 million 15W and 25W Galaxy smartphone chargers sold from 2014 to 2019 saved approximately 350 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy (compared to the 100mW Level VI standard of Europe’s ErP and the United States’ Department of Energy), which is equivalent to the combined energy output of 4.5 hydroelectric power plants (13 million kWh-class).
4 Galaxy smartphone chargers are currently manufactured using an average of approximately 20% PCM. Samsung continues to explore ways to increase its devices’ use of recycled materials.