Samsung’s SmartThings AI Saving Mode Cuts Energy Use by 30%

In recent years, Samsung has focused heavily on using AI in its electronic products to reduce energy consumption. The company has recently announced that its SmartThings AI Saving Mode can reduce the energy use of its high-efficiency washing machines by around 30%. This is based on real-world data from the Carbon Trust, a global carbon verification organization.

Samsung’s AI saving mode shows real-world energy savings

For the uninitiated, AI Saving Mode is a feature that works through SmartThings, Samsung’s connected home platform. As its name suggests, it uses AI to analyze usage patterns and then optimize energy consumption on compatible appliances. The Korean firm teamed up with Carbon Trust to confirm the actual energy-saving effect. They conducted a survey of energy usage from about 187,000 Samsung high-efficiency washing machines in 126 countries. It took over one year, from July 2024 to June 2025.

Speaking of the survey results, the data showed that AI Saving Mode reduced total electricity consumption by about 5.02 GWh. This reduction accounts for roughly 30% of the total energy of the surveyed washing machines. Samsung said the 5.02 GWh of electricity saved is equivalent to the power consumed by around 14,000 households in Seoul during a single summer month.

“Samsung Electronics closely considers the environmental impact of its home appliance products and services from the planning stage to the usage stage, including AI-saving mode,” said Moon Jong-seung, Vice President of Samsung Electronics’ DA Business Division. “Based on this international verification, we will strengthen our leadership in high-efficiency home appliances and dedicate ourselves even more to developing functions that improve energy efficiency.”

In addition, the verification followed the standards of Decarbonizing the Use-Phase of Connected Devices (DUCD), a consultative body led by the Carbon Trust. The consultative body specifies standards for measuring energy usage and savings from connected devices. Meanwhile, Samsung said it plans to develop more energy-efficient appliances by accurately tracking carbon emissions and providing consumers with clear data.