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\u00a0Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today convened leaders across industries in to discuss the importance of smart home interoperability in the first of its Tech Forum panels at CES 2026 at The Wynn in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the session, titled \u201cWhen Everything Clicks: How Open Ecosystems Deliver Impactful AI,\u201d experts discussed how cross-industry partnerships are transforming connected homes into intelligent environments that feel seamless, safe and genuinely supportive of people\u2019s lives.<\/p>\n
Openness as the Foundation of Home AI<\/p>\n
The panelists agreed that the next era of home intelligence must be built on open collaboration, not closed ecosystems. As homes increasingly rely on devices and services from many brands and industries, openness enables AI systems to work together in ways that create real-world impact. Samsung shared its belief that open connectivity allows appliances, energy systems, safety services and partners across industries to deliver experiences that would be impossible in siloed environments.<\/p>\n
\u201cHome is the most personal place in our lives, so home AI must earn trust \u2014 quietly, respectfully, and with value users can feel,\u201d said Yoonho Choi, President & Chair of the Board of the Home Connectivity Alliance and Head of Strategic Alliances at Samsung Electronics. \u201cThat requires interoperability across brands, so the home works as one system instead of disconnected features. Through cooperation with HCA and across industries, we\u2019re turning openness into outcomes: safer homes, simpler routines and measurable savings \u2014 built on consent and transparency.\u201d<\/p>\n
Powering the World\u2019s Largest Connected Home Ecosystem<\/p>\n
Samsung highlighted the scale and depth of its connected ecosystem, noting that more than 500 million users are already part of the SmartThings community. With over a decade of leadership in connected living, Samsung brings deep insight into how AI companionship in the home is evolving, from today\u2019s smart devices to tomorrow\u2019s system-wide intelligence.<\/p>\n
This foundation allows Samsung to design AI experiences that coordinate across appliances and services, delivering value that feels natural rather than technical.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s crucial to deliver tangible user benefits that make people\u2019s lives better,\u201d said Michael Wolf, founder and editor-in-chief of The Spoon. \u201cAlong these lines, there\u2019s no area that will bring more benefit than a broadly connected kitchen \u2014 one that that allows users to understand what\u2019s in their refrigerator while connecting to the water and heating networks, allowing for a more holistic understanding that takes preventative action.\u201d<\/p>\n
Turning Collaboration Into Measurable Consumer Benefits<\/p>\n
The panel also examined how open ecosystems enable measurable benefits for consumers through cross-industry partnerships. Samsung highlighted its collaboration with Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB) as a first-of-its-kind example of how smart home data \u2014 used responsibly and transparently \u2014 can deliver meaningful outcomes.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re at a point where the connected home can bring seamless integration into user lifestyles, which begins to develop trust in smart home equipment that results in direct benefits to consumers,\u201d said Jed Usich, Senior Vice President of Strategic Growth Solutions at HSB. \u201cThrough our partnership with Samsung, we\u2019ve created a bridge to the insurance industry that takes simple datapoints and turns them into tangible savings for consumers.\u201d<\/p>\n
Designing AI That Feels Human, Not Intrusive<\/p>\n
Throughout the discussion, the panelists emphasized that for home AI to succeed, it must feel emotionally intelligent and fit naturally into routines including cooking, relaxing, entertaining and caring for families. Design, storytelling and behavioral understanding all play a role in making connected devices feel like calm, reliable companions.<\/p>\n
Together, the panelists agreed that the future of home AI depends on interoperability, responsible data use and collaboration across industries, ensuring intelligent homes deliver real value without compromising trust.<\/p>\n
As AI becomes more ambient and system-wide, Samsung remains focused on building open ecosystems that make connected living simpler, safer and more meaningful, proving that when everything clicks, home AI can truly improve everyday life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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