Keeping track of connected devices can become a daunting task. Samsung says that the average home in the USA has 16 connected devices, and that number is only increasing. It's becoming more difficult for smart device users to keep track of their setups, which is why Samsung has developed the perfect solution.
Samsung has unveiled the Map View feature for SmartThings at CES 2024. It transforms the way SmartThings users manage connected smart home devices.
Lists aren't the most intuitive way to keep track of a smart home, so the upcoming SmartThings Map View puts everything on 3D floor plans representing the user's home in detail.
SmartThings users will be able to use Map View on their mobile phones, tablets, and smart TVs to control connected smart home devices and gain immediate access to information.
Users can navigate the Map View and tap smart devices to manage real-time camera monitoring, laundry times, temperatures, and other essential data. And the Map View also offers energy usage information from a bird's eye perspective.
How does it work?
Samsung says “Anyone can easily create a 3D layout of their home in Map View using AI technology.” More specifically, users can input their address and automatically create a layout, as long as their homes have their floor plans available on the internet.
Alternatively, users can take a photo of a physical copy or image of a floor plan, and SmartThings will convert it to a 3D layout automatically.
Furthermore, smart home devices equipped with LiDAR technology, such as Jet Bot vacuums and the Ballie AI robot can scan the home and generate floor plans for their users.
Lots of customization options
SmartThings Map View combines functionality and a fun experience in clever ways. Not only does it offer a more intuitive way to control smart devices, but Map View users will also be able to customize their 3D maps with furniture and AI characters.
Using Map View, SmartThings users can create AI characters that resemble family members and pets in the home. These characters can provide additional feedback. For example, if the temperature is high and the home is too warm, the AI characters will appear to be sweating.
The Map View update for SmartThings will be rolling out in March.
