Samsung Electronics to supply AI home appliances, B2B building management solutions to Philippine mixed-use complex

Samsung Electronics will supply AI home appliances and integrated B2B building management solutions to a mixed-use complex development project in Cebu, the Philippines.

The company signed an MOU Thursday with DH Plus, a real estate developer specializing in high-end residential, hotel and resort projects in South Korea and abroad.

Under the agreement, Samsung Electronics will provide AI home appliances along with SmartThings Pro and b.IoT — its B2B integrated building management solutions — for the Grantz Forest Park development project in Cebu.

Grantz Forest Park is a premium mixed-use complex built around advanced AI of Things (AIoT) technology. The project, slated for completion by 2030, will develop three residential towers, one hotel building and private villas across a site of about 66,000 square meters.

The complex will also include commercial facilities offering K-beauty and K-food experiences, a membership-based Grantz Club and an international school.

Samsung Electronics plans to build customized AI homes in the complex's residential units by linking AI appliances with SmartThings, and to support overall complex operations by deploying SmartThings Pro, its B2B connected and integrated control platform.

The residences and hotel will be equipped with a range of Samsung AI appliances, including TVs, air conditioners, refrigerators and washing machines. Residents and hotel guests can access the full AI home experience with a single SmartThings login.

Facility managers will be able to check equipment status remotely through SmartThings Pro, enabling fast and efficient operations while minimizing on-site visits when problems arise.

Samsung Electronics will also deploy b.IoT, its integrated building solution, to manage shared spaces such as community facilities and swimming pools, as well as complex infrastructure including hot water and boiler systems.

b.IoT integrates control and management of HVAC, lighting and power systems, and uses energy algorithms to improve building energy efficiency. Linked with SmartThings Pro, it supports systematic complex operations by analyzing per-unit power consumption and utility costs.

The solution will also be applied to the commercial facilities, hotel and international school to improve operational and management efficiency. Digital twin technology that renders actual buildings in 3D will enable monitoring of key equipment status and predictive maintenance scheduling, while an AI agent will provide integrated control of HVAC, lighting, power and security systems.

"This collaboration is a meaningful case of introducing AIoT-based customized integrated management solutions that span both residential and commercial spaces," said Hwang Tae-hwan, executive vice president and head of Samsung Electronics' B2B Integrated Offering Center. "We will use this as a springboard to actively pursue mixed-use complex development projects using B2B integrated management solutions in the Southeast Asian market."