EU voluntary initiative will advance connected appliances that can support interoperability
Signing reinforces Samsung’s commitment to helping European households use energy efficiently through SmartThings Energy
Samsung Electronics today announced that it has signed the European Union’s (EU) Code of Conduct (CoC) for interoperability and Energy Smart Appliances (ESAs). The CoC aims to accelerate the rollout of connected appliances that can work seamlessly with energy systems and help households use electricity more efficiently.
“Samsung believes connected appliances can play a meaningful role in the energy transition by helping households use energy more intelligently, without adding complexity to everyday life,” said Hyesoon Yang, Executive Vice President for the Digital Appliances (DA) New Biz Team at Samsung Electronics. “By joining this EU initiative, we aim to help make energy-smart functionality more accessible to consumers.”
Developed with manufacturers by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and Directorate-General (DG) for Energy, the CoC promotes cross-brand interoperability by defining common energy-related services and the information needed to enable them, even when different communication protocols are used. It covers a variety of energy-labeled appliances, such as major white goods and HVAC categories.
In line with the initiative’s timelines, Samsung combo, washer and dishwasher models that meet the CoC requirements have been registered in the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL) as ESAs. These models support the Optimal Scheduling1 feature within SmartThings Energy,2 enabling appliances to operate during off-peak hours. Additionally, SmartThings Energy allows users to monitor and manage energy consumption through the SmartThings app.
Looking forward, Samsung plans to gradually expand its lineup of products that comply with CoC requirements and continue contributing to efficient energy use.
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