Samsung is extending its AI capabilities beyond smartphones into smart home products. According to Businesskorea, the company may launch AI-integrated home appliances as soon as next year. This move aims to establish a "super-connected ecosystem," enhancing Samsung's competitive edge against rivals like Apple and Google.
On-Device Processing for Enhanced Privacy
The appliances set for a 2025 release are expected to run large language models (LLMs) directly on the devices, which benefits user privacy. Samsung plans to integrate Bixby voice assistant controls into its smart home products by July this year. Initially, the company will use cloud-based solutions to run the LLMs.
First AI-Enabled Products
Samsung's first AI-enabled smart home products will include Family Hub refrigerators, washing machines, and induction cookers from the Bespoke AI line, which features LCD screens. These appliances will possess AI capabilities, such as translation, that are currently limited to smartphones.
Enhanced by the latest large language models, Bixby voice assistant will enable smart home products to understand more intricate commands and offer a more natural user experience. Additionally, these products will reportedly remember past conversations, providing further benefits.
The number of smart home products connected to Samsung SmartThings has already exceeded 20 million, doubling from around 10 million in 2022. This figure is expected to climb to 30 million by next year.
