Samsung has officially confirmed that its SmartThings AI Energy-Saving Mode

Samsung has officially confirmed that its SmartThings AI Energy-Saving Mode is delivering on its promises, cutting energy consumption in high-efficiency washing machines by approximately 30%. These findings are the result of an extensive real-world study conducted in collaboration with the global carbon verification agency, Carbon Trust.

Spanning a full year from July 2024 to June 2025 , the analysis examined usage data from roughly 187,000 Samsung washing machines across 126 countries. The study focused specifically on models that already meet rigorous efficiency benchmarks in their respective markets, such as the United States’ Energy Star and India’s 5 Star ratings.

According to Samsung, activating the AI Energy-Saving Mode resulted in a collective electricity reduction of 5.02 gigawatt-hours (GWh).  To put that figure into perspective, it matches the average monthly power consumption of approximately 14,000 households  in Seoul, based on data from the Korea Electric Power Corporation. 

The technology works by utilizing SmartThings to track user behavior and optimize energy distribution across compatible devices. Notably, the 30% savings figure was achieved through voluntary adoption , as the feature was manually activated by users during the study rather than enforced in a controlled test environment.

This verification process adhered to the standards established by the Decarbonizing the Use-Phase of Connected Devices (DUCD) initiative. Spearheaded by the Carbon Trust , this initiative offers specific guidelines for measuring the energy consumption of connected appliances. Samsung notes that it is the first industry player to conduct such a large-scale verification using these specific DUCD protocols.

Looking ahead, Samsung intends to broaden its sustainability initiatives by developing further AI-driven appliances. The electronics giant has committed to providing consumers with transparent insights regarding energy use and carbon emissions , a move designed to foster trust and encourage wider adoption of green technologies.

Samsung is set to unveil its latest lineup of AI-powered home appliances at CES 2026. The reveal will take place during the company’s ‘The First Look’ event in Las Vegas this coming January.