Kia, Hyundai and Tesla encourage smart home control in the car with SmartThings connection

Users of Samsung's SmartThings platform will soon be able to control more IoT devices from the car, as long as they own a Kia, Hyundai or Tesla vehicle.

Tesla and Samsung's recent integration announcement focuses on energy management through Powerwall and Solar Inverter technology, allowing users to receive home energy management notifications on a Samsung TV, tablet or smartphone.