Andrew Sayre
Presentations
Recent Presentations
Samsung Developer Conference
SmartThings Build: Bringing connected living experiences to multi-family
Andrew Sayre and Jenny Brandmaier present SmartThings’ vision for builders, property managers, and multi-family markets to delight residents and improve efficiency. Watch the video.
Abstract:
SmartThings Build extends Samsung’s IoT platform to multi-family properties, enabling seamless integration of Samsung smart appliances into property management systems. Event-driven diagnostics, automated work order creation, and a flexible API model support complex ownership and permissions, improving operational efficiency. Developers can leverage APIs, SDKs, and automation tools to streamline implementation and build rich user experiences. Future enhancements include expanded device support, enriched diagnostics, and deeper SmartThings app integration.
Samsung Developer Conference
Andrew Sayre and colleagues present how SmartThings evolved beyond consumer smart homes to support enterprise use cases through flexible access, policy-based permissions, and developer-friendly APIs. Watch the video.
Abstract:
SmartThings has evolved beyond consumer smart homes to support enterprise use cases in energy management, senior care, vacation rentals, and multifamily automation. This presentation highlights how businesses leverage SmartThings' open architecture, policy-based access model, and developer-friendly APIs to build scalable IoT solutions. Key advancements include enhanced security through fine-grained permissions, improved developer tools with a new client SDK, and expanded enterprise integrations that accelerate innovation while leveraging Samsung’s IoT ecosystem.
Home Assistant Meetup
Andrew Sayre organized and hosted the first Twin Cities Home Assistant Meetup fostering community and collaboration in the IoT space.
Abstract:
This event featured a keynote presentation by Andrew Sayre on Home Assistant as a privacy-first, open-source home automation platform. The event included a video call with founder Paulus Schoutsen, an overview of Home Assistant’s features and integrations, and a live demonstration of automation capabilities. Andrew also shared his experiences contributing the SmartThings and HEOS integrations.