Samsung Launches 3D Map View Feature Based on SmartThings and AI – Samsung Global Newsroom

Applies to TVs and residential home equipment to make sensible dwelling management a lot simpler, and expands service space worldwide, strengthening SmartThings experiences

Samsung Electronics at this time introduced that it has launched its 3D Map View function, which was first unveiled at CES 2024 and is now accessible in all international locations with SmartThings entry.

Map View streamlines dwelling administration by turning actual ground plans into digital photographs within the SmartThings app. Customers can clearly see their units and conveniently alter lighting, temperature, air high quality and power consumption at any time and place.

Map View addresses the problem of managing the rising variety of linked units in each dwelling worldwide and eases sensible dwelling administration by eliminating the necessity to discover every system individually earlier than utilizing it. It exhibits customers their complete dwelling at a look and updates in actual time as extra units are linked.

Map View’s earlier model was a 2D mannequin that solely labored for houses the place the ground plan was offered. Nonetheless, this newly up to date 3D Map View takes benefit of Spatial AI in Samsung units — such because the Bespoke Jet Bot™ — utilizing LiDAR¹ sensors within the system to exactly measure and map a house’s format. Now, customers can extra simply perceive the form and spatial situations of their houses on 3D maps.

The function has additionally enhanced its filter perform to permit for extra environment friendly monitoring and management of required units. It goals to supply a extra custom-made and user-friendly sensible service by utilizing AI characters, which have been additionally unveiled at CES 2024, by the top of the yr.

Availability

Map View is out there via the SmartThings app on Android and iOS cell units,² in addition to TVs.³ Controls for the function can even be made accessible via extra hubs, similar to Household Hub™ fridges,⁴ inside the first half of the yr.

Initially, Map View was rolled out in Korea and the USA final yr. However now, it may be utilized in all international locations with entry to the SmartThings app.

“Samsung is continually working to allow clients to regulate their dwelling units with none inconvenience at any time and place, and Map View is the results of these efforts,” stated Seungbeom Choi, Head of Machine Platform Middle at Samsung Electronics. “We’ll proceed to introduce quite a lot of related providers and options so our clients can take pleasure in optimum sensible dwelling experiences with a greater life.”

Samsung is at present collaborating with development corporations to increase Map View past houses to residences and workplace areas. The corporate goals to assist create sensible environments for purchasers worldwide by including performance. These embrace an optimized person expertise (UX) for giant screens that assists B2B operators with signage, and Fast Management, which permits customers to simply entry key features.

¹ Gentle Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) sensors use laser mild to detect objects in 3D for the correct illustration of environments.
² Android OS 9.0 ↑ with minimal of 6GB RAM / iOS 15↑ with minimal of 6GB RAM and 792 x 828 decision.
³ Samsung Good TV launched after 2024 (DU 7000↑)
⁴ 4 Household Hub™ fridges; Some fashions launched after 2021/ Extra detailed required specs can be disclosed on the time of software.