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Ridgefield Park New Jersey, August 14, 2018: So will we soon see the end of Wi Fi lag or that dreaded thing called buffering? Samsung says, yes.
In an effort to eliminate Wi Fi buffering and prevent streaming latency, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today announced the SmartThings Wifi mesh network system. Equipped with Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based mesh Wi Fi technology from Plume and a built-in SmartThings Hub, the system, said Samsung, delivers an “intelligently optimised whole home network” with the added value of complete smart home control throughout every room of the home.
We all know that as more connected technologies enter the home, there will be a greater need for a stable network that can efficiently support these devices. The SmartThings Wifi system not only delivers this stability, but also delivers fast and consistent coverage that covers the whole home, says Samsung.
“As more people embrace a connected lifestyle, we’re focused on creating the best experiences so they can get more out of their smart home,” said SK Kim, Senior Director, IoT Product Marketing at Samsung Electronics America. “SmartThings Wifi is an intelligent solution that adapts to the many devices in the home, with mesh capability to eliminate coverage gaps plus a built-in SmartThings Hub to easily monitor and control hundreds of compatible smart products.”
Samsung partnered with Plume to integrate its AI-based mesh Wi Fi optimisation into SmartThings Wifi.
The Plume platform adapts to Internet usage in the home and intelligently allocates bandwidth, mitigates interference, and delivers maximum Wi Fi capacity across the home, accounting for every connected device and selecting the optimal band and frequency channel so users can get the fastest speed possible. Plume’s technology can optimise a home network across multiple devices so parents working from laptops can download files while kids stream TV, and gamers experience speed and reliability even when others are on the network.
Now, Wi Fi goes where the need is instead of the other way around.
“Integrating our adaptive home Wi-Fi technology and a rich set of consumer features into SmartThings’ large, open ecosystem truly elevates the smart home experience,” said Fahri Diner, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Plume.
SmartThings Wifi works as a SmartThings Hub to serve as the “brain” of the smart home. Samsung’s open SmartThings ecosystem makes it easy to automate and manage the smart home with one hub and the SmartThings app. Compatible with hundreds of third-party devices and services, SmartThings enables users to expand their smart home with lights, door locks, cameras, voice assistants, thermostats and more. SmartThings Wifi delivers a simple, convenient 2-in-1 solution, offering whole-home automation out of the box.
The SmartThings Wifi 3-pack retails for US $279.99 and the single device retails for $119.99. It is available starting today on Samsung.com and at retailers nationwide, said Samsung.
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