Samsung has set a new course for maritime innovation, unveiling its SmartThings for Ships technology at CES 2025. Known for revolutionising smart home connectivity, Samsung is now making waves by extending its IoT ecosystem to yachts, cruise ships, and beyond.
SmartThings, Samsung’s connected platform, has long been a pioneer in smart home automation. From security systems to entertainment devices and appliances, the technology has simplified daily life for over a decade.
Now Samsung sees similar long term potential in the maritime industry.
Working in conjunction with Matter, the open-source smart home standard, SmartThings for Ships aims to transform and unify every aspect of maritime life, from streamlined check-ins to complete onboard control. Yacht passengers, for instance, will be able to scan a QR code upon boarding to receive real-time updates on departure and arrival times, locations, and even get emergency health alerts.
SmartThings for Ships aims to transform every aspect of maritime life, from streamlined check-ins to complete onboard control…
Once onboard, passengers can control cabin devices through their smartphones, delivering the same convenience they enjoy at home. For vacationers chartering yachts, this familiarity promises a more seamless and luxurious experience.
For yacht owners, SmartThings offers an intuitive dashboard on Samsung displays, granting comprehensive control over vessel systems; from monitoring air purifiers, lighting, and entertainment systems to managing motion and humidity sensors, the platform can ensure yacht operations run smoothly.
What sets SmartThings apart is its scalability. The technology isn’t limited to private yachts, it can be deployed on ferries, cruise ships, container ships, and even LNG carriers. Fleet managers, for example, can use a centralised monitoring station to oversee multiple vessels, ensuring peak performance and safety at all times.
The versatility of the system looks equally impressive. The platform enables control of navigation lights, anchor lights, and emergency NUC lights while also providing detailed navigational logs and real-time energy management for fuel and electricity. With SmartThings Pro, operators can automate air quality monitoring within the hull and even remotely control electric outboard motors.
Samsung Heavy Industries has already equipped a test vessel with the SmartThings platform, showcasing a scaled-down model of the ship at CES 2025. I took part in an interactive demonstration that highlighted the technology’s transformative potential, and it’s impressive.
By bringing its signature SmartThings ecosystem to the seas, Samsung is not just enhancing the luxury of yachts but also redefining efficiency and safety across the maritime industry.
Whether you’re a yacht owner seeking smarter management tools or an enthusiast dreaming of a futuristic voyage, this innovation signals the dawn of a smarter, more connected future on the water.
Anchors aweigh: Samsung has officially launched the ship of tomorrow.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled a spectacular new crystal light installation that will debut aboard Seven Seas Prestige when she launches in December 2026. A vast Bohemian crystal installation will become the centrepiece of the new flagship, combining centuries-old glassmaking with a nightly sound-and-light show. Seven Seas Prestige will be the line’s first new…
There are probably faster ways to travel, but the Nubia Dahabeya makes a strong case for slowing down, to better take in Egypt’s ancient landscapes as you journey between Luxor and Aswan. Newly refurbished and available exclusively as a four-night private charter for up to 12 people, Nubia Dahabeya was originally conceived not as a…
Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo has expanded its innovative SL range with the new SL80A, a sub-24-metre motor yacht that brings the Italian builder’s distinctive asymmetric architecture to its most compact platform yet. Designed by Zuccon International Project, the yacht combines the space, comfort and speed of a larger vessel with the practical advantages of a smaller…
The Luxe Review 
Samsung has set a new course for maritime innovation, unveiling its SmartThings for Ships technology at CES 2025. Known for revolutionising smart home connectivity, Samsung is now making waves by extending its IoT ecosystem to yachts, cruise ships, and beyond.
SmartThings, Samsung’s connected platform, has long been a pioneer in smart home automation. From security systems to entertainment devices and appliances, the technology has simplified daily life for over a decade.
Now Samsung sees similar long term potential in the maritime industry.
Working in conjunction with Matter, the open-source smart home standard, SmartThings for Ships aims to transform and unify every aspect of maritime life, from streamlined check-ins to complete onboard control. Yacht passengers, for instance, will be able to scan a QR code upon boarding to receive real-time updates on departure and arrival times, locations, and even get emergency health alerts.
Once onboard, passengers can control cabin devices through their smartphones, delivering the same convenience they enjoy at home. For vacationers chartering yachts, this familiarity promises a more seamless and luxurious experience.
For yacht owners, SmartThings offers an intuitive dashboard on Samsung displays, granting comprehensive control over vessel systems; from monitoring air purifiers, lighting, and entertainment systems to managing motion and humidity sensors, the platform can ensure yacht operations run smoothly.
What sets SmartThings apart is its scalability. The technology isn’t limited to private yachts, it can be deployed on ferries, cruise ships, container ships, and even LNG carriers. Fleet managers, for example, can use a centralised monitoring station to oversee multiple vessels, ensuring peak performance and safety at all times.
The versatility of the system looks equally impressive. The platform enables control of navigation lights, anchor lights, and emergency NUC lights while also providing detailed navigational logs and real-time energy management for fuel and electricity. With SmartThings Pro, operators can automate air quality monitoring within the hull and even remotely control electric outboard motors.
Samsung Heavy Industries has already equipped a test vessel with the SmartThings platform, showcasing a scaled-down model of the ship at CES 2025. I took part in an interactive demonstration that highlighted the technology’s transformative potential, and it’s impressive.
By bringing its signature SmartThings ecosystem to the seas, Samsung is not just enhancing the luxury of yachts but also redefining efficiency and safety across the maritime industry.
Whether you’re a yacht owner seeking smarter management tools or an enthusiast dreaming of a futuristic voyage, this innovation signals the dawn of a smarter, more connected future on the water.
Anchors aweigh: Samsung has officially launched the ship of tomorrow.
New Seven Seas Prestige cruise ship to debut spectacular 11-deck crystal light installation
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled a spectacular new crystal light installation that will debut aboard Seven Seas Prestige when she launches in December 2026. A vast Bohemian crystal installation will become the centrepiece of the new flagship, combining centuries-old glassmaking with a nightly sound-and-light show. Seven Seas Prestige will be the line’s first new…
Boutique charter Nubia Dahabeya offers a luxurious new way to explore the Nile
There are probably faster ways to travel, but the Nubia Dahabeya makes a strong case for slowing down, to better take in Egypt’s ancient landscapes as you journey between Luxor and Aswan. Newly refurbished and available exclusively as a four-night private charter for up to 12 people, Nubia Dahabeya was originally conceived not as a…
Sanlorenzo SL80A first look: The luxury yacht that suggests smaller may be smarter
Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo has expanded its innovative SL range with the new SL80A, a sub-24-metre motor yacht that brings the Italian builder’s distinctive asymmetric architecture to its most compact platform yet. Designed by Zuccon International Project, the yacht combines the space, comfort and speed of a larger vessel with the practical advantages of a smaller…
Share this: