Samsung Advocates for Open Ecosystems in Home AI at CES 2026

At CES 2026, Samsung Electronics launched its Tech Forums, focusing on smart home interoperability. The session titled "When Everything Clicks: How Open Ecosystems Deliver Impactful AI," highlighted the need for cross-industry collaboration. Experts shared insights on transforming connected homes into seamless, intelligent environments. Samsung emphasized openness as crucial for effective home AI, ensuring devices and services from various brands work harmoniously.

Samsung also presented its expansive connected ecosystem, with over 500 million users already part of the SmartThings community. The collaboration with Hartford Steam Boiler was showcased as an example of how open ecosystems lead to consumer benefits. Panelists stressed that successful home AI must integrate naturally into daily routines, focusing on interoperability and responsible data use.