From PC World: All Samsung smart TVs sold in 2016 will be IoT-ready, meaning they’ll be able to talk to compatible appliances around the home, Samsung said Tuesday.
In addition, all of Samsung’s high-end SHUD TVs sold next year will be able to act as a hub for its SmartThings platform, meaning the TV will be the controller for things like lights, thermostats and door locks. That could save people having to buy a standalone SmartThings hub for $99 - though SHUD TVs are quite pricey.
The announcement comes a week before the giant CES gadget show in Las Vegas, where all the big electronics manufacturers are expected to show TVs, washing machines and other home appliances that can be networked together.
With an outdoor camera connected to the TV, for instance, you’ll be able to see who’s at the front door without getting up from the couch. Motion sensors could flash an alert on the TV screen if someone’s prowling around the garden.
It’s all part of the electronics industry’s latest push to get you to go out and buy new products, though how many people will embrace the idea remains the be seen.
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