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SAMSUNG has pushed-out an update to its Gear S3 that will enable smartwatch owners to control their smart home appliances from their wrist. Samsung Gear S3 owners will be able to control their smart home appliances from their wrist, thanks to a new software update.
The South Korean technology company announced the new functionality during its CES keynote. Following the software update, Samsung Gear S3 and Gear Sport owners will be able to control all of Samsungs connected home appliances.
Gear S3 and Gear Sport users will also be able to check their thermostat, control music playback around their home, and tweak lighting from their wrist.
Vice President and General Manager Mobile Computing and Wearables, Alanna Cotton said: "We've been leading the wearables journey for four years. Whether it's dimming the lights to set the perfect mood for dinner, or setting the house to the ideal 71 degrees before I get home, I'll be able to control my environment in new ways, right from my wrist., "In 2018 we're taking it to the next level, bringing the SmartThings app to the Gear S3 and Gear Sport.
The update will see Samsung Gear S3 owners benefit from a slew of new functionality. It also means the Gear S3 has caught-up with the Apple Watch, which can control any smart home device thats compliant with Apples HomeKit scheme.
According to the latest rumours, Samsung still plans to launch a successor to the Gear S3 Classic and Gear S3 Frontier smartwatches. However, with the CES 2018 announcements now out of the way, its unclear whether these new smartwatches will make it to market
