After Samsung announced that a partnership with Google will bring Nest devices to SmartThings this year, Samsung is about to integrate with one of Google’s platforms. In addition to the announcement of the Galaxy S21 series, Samsung has revealed that SmartThings is coming to Android Auto.
The SmartThings app for Android will soon provide support for Android Auto. Samsung has not confirmed exactly when this feature will be coming, saying that the Galaxy S21 can perform the feature.
Samsung explains that users will be able to “turn on your sidewalk lights or even raise the temperature of your thermostat before returning home, all from your car.”
The user interface seen shows an app on Android Auto with a variety of automations such as ‘Come Home’ and ‘Go Out’. This allows you to quickly tap to perform actions, such as turning lights on / off, opening or closing a garage door, or adjusting other appliances. There is also a “places” button on the interface, but we can not be sure what it specifically does yet. It’s also unclear if this SmartThings app will include any integration with Google Assistant on Android Auto.
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