According to a press statement from Hyundai and a blog post from Samsung, Samsung and Hyundai are collaborating to integrate Samsung's SmartThings smart home platform with Hyundai and Kia's connected automobile services. (Kia's parent company is Hyundai.) The two businesses will collaborate on "home-to-car" and "car-to-home" services as well as "as an integrated home energy management service," according to Samsung.
This effectively implies that you will be able to control your TV or your home's air conditioning from your car, and you will be able to use SmartThings to control the windows and air conditioning in your car while you are driving. Additionally, you will be able to integrate your automobile with your SmartThings routines.
You might have to wait a while to experience the complete Samsung and Hyundai lifestyle because only recently did the two companies sign a memorandum of understanding. Hence, it appears that this effort is still in its very early phases.
Although one of Samsung's graphics prominently features an Ioniq, so it seems like a safe bet, it's unclear exactly which Hyundai and Kia automobiles will support SmartThings at this time. Nonetheless, Hyundai and Kia claim to "develop stable service-providing infotainment systems" and will (though they do not name which vehicles) add the functions to current models through OTA upgrades and USB-based updates.
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