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Galaxy Upcycling at Home
Galaxy Upcycling at Home
Galaxy Upcycling at Home
Galaxy Upcycling at Home
Galaxy Upcycling at Home
Galaxy Upcycling at Home
Galaxy Upcycling at Home
Galaxy Upcycling at Home
Galaxy Upcycling at Home
Galaxy Upcycling at Home
Galaxy Upcycling at Home
Galaxy Upcycling at Home
2022

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Galaxy Upcycling at Home

Home IoT app

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Galaxy Upcycling at Home is a sustainable design concept that allows the user to transform their decommissioned Galaxy smartphone into a home IoT device. Download the Galaxy Upcycle App onto the Galaxy phone and sync with SmartThings to not only monitor the home in real-time but also gain access to automated functions in sync with other IoT devices. The concept and UX encourage more people to recycle resources for a more sustainable future.

Client / Manufacturer
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Seoul, KR
Design
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Seoul, KR
Date of Launch
2021
Development Time
up to 12 months
Target Regions
Specific country/region: United States, UK, South Korea
Target Groups
Consumer / User, Specific sub-group: Galaxy smart phone or SmartThings user

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