Breaking Boundaries: Samsung, LG, and Vestel Join Forces for Seamless Smart Appliance Control

Samsung today announced that it’s working with fellow members of the HCA, including LG Electronics and Vestel, to provide consumers with the ability to control third-party smart appliances using the app of their choice.

This move will enable C2C (Cloud-to-Cloud) interoperability between certain home appliances & HVAC systems and pave the way for increased consumer benefits like whole home energy savings.

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Starting in Q4 2023, the functionality will first be available in eight countries including Korea and the U.S., with expansion to other regions at a later date.

Samsung is a founding member and holds the chair position of the board of the HCA. The alliance has recently announced that its members will begin implementing Interface Specification 1.0.

The collaboration provides a framework for C2C cross-control and will establish a strong foundation for home connectivity, starting with legacy device integration and expanding into energy savings in the near future.

Since the C2C connectivity does not require a new hub or updates to appliances, it will be particularly beneficial for users’ existing home appliances.

Thankfully, users can start controlling their smart appliances, regardless of the manufacturer through their existing appliance and HVAC apps such as the SmartThings app, LG’s ThinQ, and Vestel’s VeeZy.