Samsung could have a leg up on Apple and Google in the home thanks to its existing line of appliances and recent acquisitions.
Last week, Samsung acquired start-up SmartThings, and this week, it acquired air conditioner distributor Quietside.
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Those acquisitions follow Google's Nest buy, which adds smart thermostat technology, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to the tech giant's offerings, as well as several acquisitions by Apple, including its purchase of HomeKit technology to help users control their connected home devices.
