Smart Home Leader Nexia™ Debuts Intelligent and Intuitive Features that Outsmart the Competition
January 05 2017 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Robust CES lineup includes new video system
enhancements, an ultra-secure bridge, insurance and device
partnerships – and a robotic vacuum
Industry leader Nexia™ set a new bar for intelligent, reliable
and secure smart homes systems at the Consumer Electronics Show
with new products, services and upgrades that includes one of the
most secure smart home bridges; video system enhancements to
complement high-definition cameras; partnerships with insurance
companies; and the debut of Nexia-Certified appliances.
“What differentiates Nexia from one-off smart devices is that we
create a wise and intelligent home where everything works well
together as a system,” said George Land, general manager of Nexia,
a brand of Ingersoll Rand (NYSE: IR). “People want a home that
anticipates their needs, gives them a sense of security and has
cost benefits. And they want to do it from a single app – not
bounce in and out of separate apps to turn off lights, lock doors
or set the thermostat. Nexia believes that’s what a smart home
should deliver, and we’ve been making that happen for years in
homes across the country. In 2017, we are taking it to the next
level.”
At Nexia’s CES demonstration suite, accredited media and
analysts can see how Nexia-Certified products help conserve time,
energy and money.
For example, the newly certified Samsung’s POWERbot Wi-Fi vacuum
can be included in Nexia automations so it starts working only
after geo-fencing indicates the house is empty and returns to base
when the system knows you have returned home. With Samsung’s Wi-Fi
enabled smart appliances, users can receive an alert when the
laundry is dry or trigger a lightbulb to flash in another part of
the house so they know it is done.
“We are pleased to partner with Nexia to make Samsung Home
Appliance products part of a truly integrated smart home,” said
Sunggy Koo, vice president of Smart Appliances for Samsung's
Digital Appliances. “Smart products like Samsung’s robotic vacuum
and laundry appliances become genius only when they are
indispensable parts of daily life. Nexia is uniquely positioned to
help make that happen by connecting devices from a
variety of manufacturers to create a seamless living experience
that takes the chore out of household tasks.”
These new products, services and features announced at CES join
a long and constantly growing list of Nexia functionality –
including geo-fencing, voice control and Amazon Alexa integration.
Nexia bridges now control more than 500 different devices from more
than 80 manufacturers.
Additional new products and features include:
- A more powerful Z-Wave+ certified
bridge raises the level of smart home technology security,
incorporating Z-Wave S2 security protocol.
- High-definition indoor and outdoor
cameras offering wide fields of view, 16GB of storage, and advanced
video features such as custom video-based motion sensing
zones.
- A video storage plan that makes
archiving footage more economical than ever with 4GB cloud storage
included in standard Nexia plans and a supplemental 12GB available
for $1.99 a month.
- Integration with Z-Wave based motorized
blinds from Budget Blinds, Graber, and Bali for affordable
automated window coverings.
- Partnerships with insurers on discounts
that reward homeowners for protecting their investment with smart
technology.
- Enhanced thermostats from Trane and
American Standard, including the new XL1050 climate control with a
seven-inch color touch screen, multiple heating/cooling zones, and
an embedded Z-Wave+ certified Nexia bridge.
- Washing machine and dryer additions
that add a new level of control by alerting subscribers to changes
in the wash cycle by using the power of Nexia to blink the lights,
play a tune or to change the color of a light.
- Integration with IFTTT to give Nexia
subscribers a wide range of capabilities such as receiving a phone
call to alert them that their smoke detector has been triggered,
receiving an alert if rain is forecasted or connecting with other
compatible smart home systems to extend the reach of Nexia even
further.
- Nexia-Certified integrations with a
range of new devices, including:
- A new door sensor from GE that installs
as a simple replacement of a standard door hinge pin.
- Ultra-thin open-close sensors from
Sensative that can be mounted between the door and the jamb.
- A connected mouse trap from Dome that
alerts you when a pest is captured and it is time to empty the
trap.
- Controllers from FIBARO that allow
consumers to launch Nexia automations with a single tap of the
button, or a simple gesture with the swipe.
- A six-in-one multi-sensor from Aeotec
that combines temperature, humidity, luminance, vibration, motion,
and UV sensors in a compact package.
- A connected power strip from Aeotec
that allows independent Z-Wave control of each outlet on the strip
to manage multiple devices and conserve energy by eliminating
so-called “vampire loads.”
About Nexia
Nexia is a leading smart home system and a brand of Ingersoll
Rand (NYSE:IR). Powered primarily by secure Z-Wave and WiFi
technology, Nexia allows users to expand their systems with
hundreds of devices from some of the nation’s top manufacturers –
including Schlage, GE, First Alert, Rachio, GoControl, FIBARO,
Trane, American Standard Heating and Air Conditioning, Samsung,
Andersen and Pella – to create a truly smart home that adjusts to
busy lives. For more information, visit www.nexiahome.com.
About Ingersoll Rand
Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) advances the quality of life by
creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments. Our
people and our family of brands — including Club Car®, Ingersoll
Rand®, Thermo King® and Trane® — work together to enhance the
quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings; transport and
protect food and perishables; and increase industrial productivity
and efficiency. We are a $13 billion global business committed to a
world of sustainable progress and enduring results. For more
information, visit www.ingersollrand.com.
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