Building owners and operators are managing increasingly complex real estate portfolios while facing growing pressure to improve efficiency and meet sustainability goals. ABB and Samsung are directly addressing this challenge by connecting their respective building intelligence and enterprise IoT platforms, providing greater visibility into building performance through a familiar digital environment.
ABB Ability™ BuildingPro connects devices and data across all building systems, enabling analytics and operational insights through ABB Ability™ BuildingPro Suites. Samsung SmartThings Pro brings these capabilities into the Samsung ecosystem through secure cloud-to-cloud integration, allowing data sharing between both platforms.
“Building owners need a reliable database and tools that make it easier to manage increasingly complex building portfolios,” said Mike Mustapha, president of ABB Electrification’s Smart Buildings Division. “By integrating ABB Ability™ BuildingPro with Samsung SmartThings Pro, we help owners and operators access the information they need to make more informed decisions about their buildings.” “Samsung SmartThings Pro provides businesses with a familiar platform for managing and optimizing their buildings and assets,” said Chan-Woo Park, executive vice president of Samsung Electronics’ Device eXperience Division.
“In combination with ABB Ability™ BuildingPro, customers can access building information and controls through a connected experience that simplifies daily building management.” “Samsung SmartThings Pro provides businesses with a familiar platform for managing and optimizing their buildings and assets,” said Chan-Woo Park, Executive Vice President of the Device eXperience Division at Samsung Electronics.
"In combination with ABB Ability™ BuildingPro, customers can access building information and controls through a connected experience that simplifies daily building management." Together, ABB Ability™ BuildingPro and Samsung SmartThings Pro offer building operators a unified view of lighting, HVAC, blinds, and access control systems, along with energy monitoring and occupancy detection data.
With ABB Ability™ BuildingPro Suites, operators can access analytics and operational information to better manage building performance, whether for offices, retail spaces, or large office buildings. In hotel environments, a dedicated solution based on ABB i-bus® KNX and NETxAutomation supports the integration of guest rooms with Samsung SmartThings Pro.
The integration supports occupancy-based energy management and centralized monitoring, helping hotel operators reduce energy consumption and improve operational efficiency. The solution also facilitates phased implementation, allowing customers to test the technology in a single area before scaling it to a larger property or building portfolio.
For guests, the integration allows them to adjust lighting, climate control, blinds, and entertainment via Samsung SmartThings Pro from their own smartphones. They can also personalize their room's ambiance throughout their stay without needing to download any additional apps.
The integration of ABB Ability™ BuildingPro and Samsung SmartThings Pro will be implemented at three pilot sites throughout 2026: Samsung’s Enterprise Experience Center in Eschborn, Germany; Samsung’s Training Center in Amsterdam, the Netherlands; and ABB’s headquarters in Middelfart, Denmark. These sites will demonstrate how the integration can contribute to energy efficiency, building performance, and user experience in real-world environments.
