Tag: Smart Home

LG to equip Smart Home appliances with Alexa and Google Assistant

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LG Electronics (LG) continues to work earnestly behind the scenes to expand its smart home partnership strategy to work with as many different smart platforms and services as possible. Committed to its Open Partnership, Open Platform and Open Connectivity strategy, LG has been steadily building up its smart ecosystem with a smart lineup that includes not only intelligent home appliances but also robots that greet, clean and mow, to be on display at IFA 2017 in Berlin from September 1-6. With Wi-Fi built into all of its 2017 appliances, LG…

Y-cam Skill enables Alexa control of Protect Alarm

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We looked at the Y-cam some time back and concluded it was a handy piece of hardware, however one thing has cropped up recently that is worth mentioning. Y-Cam has announced, “Y-cam Skill” enabling Alexa control of Protect, a complete Triple Layer smart security system designed to actively monitor your home and reduce your chances of becoming a victim of burglary. Simple to set up, the Y-cam Skill provides greater control using voice activation to manage your Smart Home Security. Y-cam Solutions, a leader in smart home security since 2007, announces…

People of the UK want to use voice controlled Smart Home devices – but don’t know how

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Over 56% of Brits are already using or would consider using voice-controlled connected devices in the home, however, most of them (55%) don’t know how to install these and would need professional help, according to research just released by online electronics retailer, reichelt elektronik. The enthusiasm for state-of-the-art technology in the home is also apparent with systems like Amazon Alexa, Google Home or Microsoft Cortana. While 50% percent of respondents would consider installing a voice-controlled solution, 6% already use the new technology in their home. In the case of voice-controlled…

D-Link Shines A Spotlight On New Connected Solutions at MWC 2017

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D-Link, will preview its latest range of Smart Home and Smart City products at Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona, focusing on the theme ‘Connect to More.’ D-Link’s solutions will cover a wide range of modern connectivity solutions – from high-speed M2M routers and in-car LTE hotspots, to smart sensors and D-Link’s new Covr Whole Home Wi-Fi system. In the evolving digital world, D-Link’s innovative products help to improve businesses, customer experience, and lifestyles. “Mobile World Congress is an extraordinary opportunity for us to interact with our customers and partners…