AI in Indian homes: Samsung sees 30% growth in SmartThings users, makes Knox its security pitch

Samsung's SmartThings platform in India has grown its monthly active users by 30% to 6.9 million, with 33.15 million registered users overall. The company highlights increasing consumer use of AI-enabled connected home appliances, including its 2026 Bespoke AI lineup featuring refrigerators, air conditioners, and laundry combos integrated via SmartThings.