Samsung SmartThings has announced ‘SmartThings Edge’, a hub architecture that allows core functionality to execute locally, leading to smart home experiences that are more reliable, faster, and more secure.
Samsung said on its blog that while users will not see a change within the SmartThings app, on the backend, SmartThings Edge will be quietly “transforming connectivity and the experience” in a noticeable way. For example, SmartThings Edge’s advanced technology will increase the speed of automations for consumers by eliminating the need for Cloud-based processing, bringing all the information directly to the Hub. This not only streamlines events and commands, but also allows for local device support on a home network, allowing users to run their Automations locally. This local device support decreases latency and increases reliability.
SmartThings users will also be able to connect Zigbee, Z-Wave, and LAN-based integrations, with the ability to connect more protocols in the future, including Matter.
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