Authorized control of an embedded system using end-to-end secure element communication

A connected device includes an application processor, a secure element, and a control module. The application processor is configured to receive a control command from an electronic device. The secure element is connected between the application processor and a control module and is configured to authenticate the control command. The control module is configured to receive the control command when the control command is authenticated by the secure element, execute the control command to activate at least one function of the connected device, and transmit a response to the electronic device.