The company could soon be followed by HTC and perhaps other smartphone makers. July 10, 2013 6:47 AM PDT (Credit: Samsung) Home-automation technology found in the ZigBee wireless spec will be coming to Samsung's next line of handsets, a new report claims. The company plans to integrate Zigbee technology in the next Samsung Galaxy, Pocket-lint is reporting, citing people who claim to have knowledge of its plans. With help from the ZigBee Alliance, Samsung will bundle ZigBee wireless technology into its Galaxy handsets that will allow users to control everything from lighting switches to heating controls, providing full smart home automation. Related stories Samsung surpasses Apple in smartphone Web usage Apple requests stay on sales ban affecting older iPhones, iPads Samsung Galaxy S4 gets sizable software upgrade Samsung's Ativ Odyssey joins U.S. Cellular's lineup Samsung's Galaxy S4 makes debut on C Spire network for $199.99 Samsung is essentially hoping to turn its next devices into "home smartphones" that provide all of the functionality its current handsets deliver, while providing full control over the fixtures and components in a house. Currently, users need a remote to connect to ZigBee-friendly products. Of course, some pitfalls might await Samsung. In order for there to be real value to customers, they'd need ZigBee-compatible products running in their homes. One other tidbit from the report: Samsung might not be the only company considering jumping into the ZigBee fray. HTC is reportedly considering offering home automation through ZigBee's technology, as well.
The company could soon be followed by HTC and perhaps other smartphone makers.
Home-automation technology found in the ZigBee wireless spec will be coming to Samsung's next line of handsets, a new report claims.
The company plans to integrate Zigbee technology in the next Samsung Galaxy, Pocket-lint is reporting, citing people who claim to have knowledge of its plans. With help from the ZigBee Alliance, Samsung will bundle ZigBee wireless technology into its Galaxy handsets that will allow users to control everything from lighting switches to heating controls, providing full smart home automation.
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- Samsung surpasses Apple in smartphone Web usage
- Apple requests stay on sales ban affecting older iPhones, iPads
- Samsung Galaxy S4 gets sizable software upgrade
- Samsung's Ativ Odyssey joins U.S. Cellular's lineup
- Samsung's Galaxy S4 makes debut on C Spire network for $199.99
Samsung is essentially hoping to turn its next devices into "home smartphones" that provide all of the functionality its current handsets deliver, while providing full control over the fixtures and components in a house. Currently, users need a remote to connect to ZigBee-friendly products.
Of course, some pitfalls might await Samsung. In order for there to be real value to customers, they'd need ZigBee-compatible products running in their homes.
One other tidbit from the report: Samsung might not be the only company considering jumping into the ZigBee fray. HTC is reportedly considering offering home automation through ZigBee's technology, as well.
