Tesla’s open APIs enable this fascinating collaboration. Users will receive information about how much energy they produce, save, and use.
Furthermore, SmartThings Energy will have the capability to establish connections with electric cars (EVs), Wall Connector charging options, and Tesla’s solar inverter.
During CES, the Powerwall connection will be shown at Samsung’s exhibit. In Q2 2024, a broader rollout is anticipated.
What is Energy from SmartThings?
For those who don’t know, Samsung offers a service through the SmartThings App called SmartThings Energy. It facilitates remote monitoring of your household’s energy consumption.
A variety of gadgets, such as video doorbells, security cameras, outlets, smart plugs, smart lighting, and light switches, can be utilized with SmartThings Energy.
In order to improve the home energy experience, Samsung asserts that SmartThings Energy is the first to interface with Tesla’s API.
The Powerwall home battery is the first of numerous Tesla devices it will link to.
Working together will improve the home energy experience.
The integration of Tesla products with SmartThings Energy facilitates Samsung’s overarching objective of delivering more smooth and convenient home experiences for customers.
A “key milestone” in expanding their solution, according to Samsung Electronics’ Chanwoo Park, EVP and Head of the IoT Development Team at Device Platform Center, is the partnership.
According to Park, “Tesla Energy’s customers can now manage and monitor the power status of their homes through SmartThings Energy and Samsung devices in addition to the Tesla app, ensuring more access and connectivity.”
Preparing SmartThings Energy for Power Outages
Users of SmartThings Energy can also better prepare for power outages and interruptions by syncing with the Powerwall “Storm Watch” feature of the Tesla app.
Users can receive notifications through SmartThings on their linked Samsung TVs and mobile devices, as well as the Tesla app, during extreme weather events like typhoons or heavy snowfall.
They can also extend the amount of backup energy left in the Tesla Powerwall by turning on AI Energy Mode both before and after power interruptions.
The SmartThings Energy coupled to Tesla Powerwall is presently in development, however it will only be available in specific areas. When the service launches, it will only be accessible in nations where SmartThings Energy and Tesla Powerwall are offered.