Hyundai, Kia and Samsung Electronics to Collaborate on Connecting Mobility and Residential Spaces

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Hyundai Motor Company (HYMTF) and Kia Corporation (KIMTF) have signed an agreement with Samsung Electronics for a Car-to-Home and Home-to-Car service partnership, aiming to enhance the connectivity between residential and mobility spaces. The partnership will allow customers to control digital appliances via touch and voice commands through their cars' in-car infotainment systems and have remote vehicle control via AI speakers, TVs, and smartphone apps to control various vehicle functions.

• Hyundai Motor and Kia will link Samsung's 'SmartThings' IoT (Internet of Things) platform to their connected car services
• The three companies aim to break the boundaries between living spaces and mobility spaces, enhancing the time value of driving before, during and after
  -- Car-to-Home service to provide remote and touch-based control of various home appliances through voice commands while driving
  -- Home-to-Car service to check vehicle status, control functions and manage charging before and after driving
• Customers can also experience seamless connectivity with OTA and USB-based updates

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation announced that they have signed an agreement on January 3 with Samsung Electronics for a Car-to-Home and Home-to-Car service partnership, aiming to enhance the connectivity between residential and mobility spaces.

Under this agreement, Hyundai and Kia customers will be able to remotely control digital appliances via touch and voice commands through their cars' in-car infotainment systems. Conversely, they will have remote vehicle control via AI speakers, TVs and smartphone apps to control various vehicle functions.

This is made possible through the organic integration of Hyundai and Kia's connected car services and Samsung's Internet of Things (IoT) platform, 'SmartThings'. Customers are expected to use it in various ways in their daily lives, enjoying uninterrupted connectivity experiences.

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SOURCE Hyundai Motor Company; Kia Corporation

FAQ

What partnership did Hyundai and Kia announce with Samsung Electronics?

Hyundai and Kia announced a Car-to-Home and Home-to-Car service partnership with Samsung Electronics.

What is the ticker symbol for Hyundai Motor Company?

The ticker symbol for Hyundai Motor Company is HYMTF.

What is the purpose of the partnership between Hyundai, Kia, and Samsung Electronics?

The purpose of the partnership is to enhance the connectivity between residential and mobility spaces, allowing customers to control digital appliances via touch and voice commands through their cars' in-car infotainment systems and have remote vehicle control via AI speakers, TVs, and smartphone apps to control various vehicle functions.

What is the ticker symbol for Kia Corporation?

The ticker symbol for Kia Corporation is KIMTF.

What are the benefits of the partnership for Hyundai and Kia customers?

The partnership will allow Hyundai and Kia customers to remotely control digital appliances and have remote vehicle control through their cars' in-car infotainment systems and other devices.

What is the main focus of the partnership between Hyundai, Kia, and Samsung Electronics?

The main focus of the partnership is to break the boundaries between living spaces and mobility spaces, enhancing the time value of driving before, during, and after.

What is the main purpose of the Car-to-Home and Home-to-Car service partnership?

The main purpose of the partnership is to provide seamless connectivity between residential and mobility spaces, allowing customers to control various home appliances through voice commands while driving and manage vehicle functions remotely.

What is the main feature of the partnership for Hyundai and Kia customers?

The main feature of the partnership is the ability to control digital appliances via touch and voice commands through their cars' in-car infotainment systems and have remote vehicle control via AI speakers, TVs, and smartphone apps to control various vehicle functions.