MIAMI, July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Lennar (NYSE:
LEN and LEN.B), one of the nation's largest builders, today debuted
the first 12 communities in its national rollout of the world's
first Wi-Fi CERTIFIED smart homes featuring integrated automation
and voice control with Amazon Alexa – all a part of Lennar's
signature Everything's Included approach to homebuilding.
Lennar communities in California, Virginia, Texas, Florida, Colorado, North
Carolina, Washington and
Nevada are the first built with
the new Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Home Design™ that guarantees consistent,
reliable coverage in every room of the home. This allows buyers to
control a wide range of included smart products from the most
innovative and reliable manufacturers – including Amazon, Baldwin,
Honeywell, Kwikset, Lutron, Ring, Ruckus, Samsung and Sonos.
"There's no doubt that people are intrigued and excited by the
idea of living in a smart home that is connected and easy to
control," said Lennar Chief Operating Officer Jon Jaffe. "But there's an equal measure of
trepidation about installation and selecting the right devices.
Lennar takes the guesswork out of it by curating the best brands
and engineering them right into construction to create an entirely
new way of living."
During the design of Lennar Wi-Fi CERTIFIED homes, every floor
plan undergoes a rigorous process that includes mapping Wi-Fi
signal strength and quality – taking into consideration building
materials and other factors that can affect connectivity. That
determines the placement of commercial-grade Ruckus Unleashed
access points built right into the home during construction,
according to demanding standards set by the Wi-Fi Alliance, the
worldwide network of companies that drives the interoperability,
adoption, and evolution of Wi-Fi globally.
In addition to the significant value Lennar's signature
Everything's Included program already offers – such as upgraded
countertops and appliances – buyers also receive a wide range of
smart products from top manufacturers that change the way they live
in their new home at no additional cost. For example:
- Luxurious smart front-door lockset and hardware from Baldwin
and Kwikset that allows secure, keyless and touch-to-open™ access
at the front door. "There will be a wide array of Baldwin Evolved
and Kwikset electronic and traditional locks included on these
homes, offering homeowners unmatched style, convenience and
touch-to-open technology," said Phil
Szuba, president of the Hardware and Home Improvement (HHI)
division of Spectrum Brands, Inc. "By combining the highest
architectural standards with advanced technology, we are helping
homeowners unlock a whole new way of living."
- Ring Video Doorbell gives homeowners a look at who's at the
front door even when they're not home. "Ring is excited to be part
of the revolutionary Wi-Fi CERTIFIED homes designed by Lennar,"
said Jamie Siminoff, CEO and Founder
of Ring. "Every home will feature Ring's Elite Video Doorbell to
offer residents an unmatched ability to keep tabs on what's
happening at their front door."
- Smart climate control to keep the home comfortable and allow
homeowners to save on energy costs with Honeywell thermostats.
"Customers put their trust in Honeywell to help them enjoy peace of
mind and savings that are possible with our family of connected
thermostats," said Scott Harkins,
vice president, Honeywell Home and Building Technologies. "Our
partnership with Lennar's Wi-Fi Certified homes now make it easy
for families to control their thermostats remotely from anywhere on
a mobile device. We are excited to offer homeowners a thermostat in
every home that delivers comfort when they are home and savings
while they are away."
- Reliable control of lights and window shades from anywhere
inside or outside the home from Lutron, the company that's been
reliably dimming the lights in homes and offices for more than 55
years. "The right lighting can transform the look of the room and
set the mood for any activity," said Michael Smith, Vice President of Sales at
Lutron. "Lutron smart lighting controls and automated shades give
homeowners the power to control both sunlight and the lighting in
their home with a simple voice command, or via the Lutron app. This
means you'll always arrive to a well-lit home and can effortlessly
create the perfect atmosphere for family movie night or
entertaining friends."
- Wireless music in any room with the Sonos home sound system.
"We know that listening to music out loud throughout your home
inspires more togetherness and happiness," said Zack Kramer, Sr. Director, AMPAC Marketing at
Sonos. "Our partnership with Lennar's Wi-Fi Certified Home
Initiative makes it even easier for our customers to bring music
into any room of their home."
- Seamless integrated control with iOS or Android devices from
anywhere in the world with Samsung SmartThings. "Samsung
SmartThings gives homeowners a simple way to automate their daily
routines with hundreds of different connected devices, allowing for
better control and monitoring of their home from anywhere, with a
few taps on their smartphones," said Bill
Lee, Vice President, Smart Home Product Marketing, Samsung
Electronics America. "From changing the temperature with your voice
using Amazon Alexa, to knowing who is ringing your doorbell, or
turning on the lights before you arrive home, the possibilities are
endless with Samsung SmartThings to make daily life easier for
Lennar Wi-Fi CERTIFIED home buyers."
"Living in a Lennar Wi-Fi CERTIFIED home design creates an
experience once reserved for the technologically sophisticated –
and now it's within reach of every Lennar homebuyer at every price
point," Jaffe said. "We've engineered a home that weaves the best
technology brands into daily life in ways that connect people and
truly reflect how they live today."
Homebuyers can see the world's first Wi-Fi CERTIFIED homes by
Lennar this weekend at these communities, with more coming
nationwide through 2017:
- Discovery Square in Oak Hill,
Virginia
- Storey Park in Orlando,
Florida;
- Waterside at the Catawba in
Charlotte, North Carolina;
- Hidden Cove and Avery Pointe in
Dallas;
- Tovero at Mare Island near
San Francisco;
- Olympia Ridge at Southern
Highlands in Las Vegas;
- The Enclave at Blackstone in
Sacramento, California;
- Obsidian at Parasol Park in Irvine,
California;
- Woodridge Glen, Harbor View
Heights and North Creek Ridge in Seattle; and
- Leyden Rock near Denver.
Additional details about and directions to Lennar's first Wi-Fi
CERTIFIED homes can be found at Lennar.com.
About Lennar
Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation's
largest builders of quality homes for all generations. The Company
builds affordable, move-up and retirement homes primarily under the
Lennar brand name. Lennar's Financial Services segment
provides mortgage financing, title insurance and closing services
for both buyers of the Company's homes and
others. Lennar's Rialto segment is a vertically
integrated asset management platform focused on investing
throughout the commercial real estate capital
structure. Lennar's Multifamily segment is a nationwide
developer of high-quality multifamily rental properties. Previous
press releases and further information about the Company may be
obtained at the "Investor Relations" section of the Company's
website, www.lennar.com.
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