As part of the alliance, Direct Energy will provide customers Smart Home Starter Kits from SmartThings that include a hub and several sensors and controllable devices focused on energy management.
The devices will also focus on basic home security, and home automation like smart power outlets, motion sensors, and open/close sensors.
Direct Energy said the smart devices communicate with each other inside the home and connect with the homeowners’ smart devices through the SmartThings mobile app.
Direct Energy vice president of digital & innovation Robbie Wright said: "This partnership brings the latest and greatest in energy management and home automation technology literally to our customer’s fingertips.
"We want to empower our customers through our thought leadership and innovative technology. SmartThings is helping shape the Smart Home, and we are excited to offer our customers the convenience and control that this technology delivers."
Direct Energy provides retail electricity services in Texas and has over six million residential as well as commercial customer relationships.
