Tesla's First Smart Home Partner Is Samsung SmartThings

Defcon 2024 is going to be lit.

Imagine getting back door access to vehicles because of a bad sMaRt LaMp.

Remember folks. The “s” in IoT is for security!

> consumers will be able to better prepare for power disruptions and outages through SmartThings Energy’s ability to sync with the Tesla app’s Powerwall “Storm Watch” function. This means that in the case of extreme weather events such as typhoons or heavy snowfall, users can be alerted through SmartThings on their connected Samsung TVs and mobiles in addition to the Tesla app.

How’s this any better then the multitude of weather alerts that mobile devices already support?

> What’s more, they can activate AI Energy Mode before and during power outages to extend the remaining backup energy stored in Tesla Powerwall.

How does AI help here? Does it have a little robot that goes around and turns off the lights for you?

A better link that doesn’t destroy your ability to navigate back on mobile: https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-announces-collaborat...

That's two no thank you's in one product!