Samsung Electronics has taken a bold step by announcing the expansion of its One UI platform to its line of home appliances, promising a unified software experience that now spans smartphones, televisions, and smart home devices. This strategic move allows users to interact with technology in their homes in a more intuitive way.
The South Korean company has detailed that its appliances will receive software updates for seven years from their launch, starting with the 2024 models, whose updates will begin in September. Jeong Seung Moon, executive vice president and head of the R&D team for the digital appliances business at Samsung Electronics, stressed the importance of this integration by noting that “consistency ensures that the experience feels natural and familiar across all of our devices.”
The unification of One UI seeks to homogenize the user experience across different devices, including mobile devices, televisions, and now home appliances, adopting consistent design elements and functionalities. The new interface will include applications and services such as Bixby, Gallery, and Samsung TV Plus, facilitating interaction and media consumption. This is complemented by enhanced device connectivity through SmartThings, integrating the home ecosystem to offer services such as Family Care, Pet Care, and Home Care.
Starting in September, users of the models released in 2024 will begin to enjoy various updates focused on usability, intelligence, and security improvements. Knox Matrix stands out, a blockchain-based security solution that will protect devices such as refrigerators, washing machines, and air conditioners.
In addition, technological advances will include smart features such as food recognition in refrigerators with Family Hub, and the expansion of Samsung TV Plus to new markets. The new models will also incorporate a customized interface, tailored to regional needs.
Samsung, with this expansion of One UI, reaffirms its vision of a smart and secure home, where familiar interfaces and personalized services allow users to move effortlessly between different devices.
