Following the addition of Galaxy AI in smartphones, Samsung is now working on adding AI to its smart home products. According to a report from Businesskorea, Samsung may release AI-enabled home appliances as soon as next year. The company reportedly aims to create a “super-connected ecosystem” by adding AI to smart home products. It will also help Samsung strengthen its position against its competitors like Apple and Google.
Samsung seems to be aiming for on-device processing
The home appliances aimed for a release in 2025 will reportedly run certain large language models (LLMs) on-device, which is good for user privacy. The company has plans to introduce Bixby voice assistant controls for its smart home products in July this year. Although, initially Samsung will rely on the cloud for running the LLMs.
Some of the smart home products from Samsung that will include AI first will include the Family Hub refrigerators, washing machines, and induction cookers from Samsung’s Bespoke AI line, which features LCD screens.
Home appliances are expected to have numerous AI capabilities (such as translation capability) that are mostly limited to smartphones at present.
Through Bixby voice assistant enhanced by the latest large language models, the smart home products will understand more complex commands and offer a more natural user experience. The products will also reportedly remember previous conversations that may offer additional benefits.
Reportedly, the number of smart home products connected to Samsung SmartThings has surpassed 20 million. Notably, the number was recorded to be around 10 million in 2022. By next year, it is expected to reach 30 million.
