SmartThings has a demand response program called Flex Connect now available in the SmartThings energy service that allows users in eligible regions across the U.S. to automatically save energy when the grid is strained by connecting their devices in the app.
Here are two key things to know about the program:
- Devices above and beyond thermostats and Samsung appliances can participate in the program, making it a unique program in the market bringing in a large range of devices qualified for participation
- Users can get $50 in Samsung Rewards points just for signing up and participating in the program and when users connect their smart home energy devices in the SmartThings app they can also utilize AI Energy Mode (build into most newer models of Samsung appliances) to earn additional rewards ongoing for saving energy via energy stamps.
What do you think about a demand response program that gives a reward plus has built-in automations for eligible participating products to keep saving and earning?
There is more info on this program on the SmartThings blog and SmartThings YouTube shorts. Here is a recent video about it: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NKiMMHwaSnA
Jenna