ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- (International
Builders' Show Booth #W5882) Whether you ask Alexa or the
Google Assistant, the answer is clear: the future of home
protection is here, and the name is Onelink. See for yourself when
BRK Electronics debuts the latest Onelink by First Alert
innovations at the 2018 International Builders' Show (IBS) in
Orlando Jan. 9-12.
Unlike other alarms in the connected home space, Onelink
delivers on three fronts – convenience, control and ease of
installation – making it the must-have feature for homes in 2018
and beyond. By working with pre-existing wiring and popular
connected home platforms, Onelink makes it easy for builders to
install and for homebuyers to monitor and control their homes'
safety from anywhere, at any time.
Beyond the Onelink portfolio, BRK will also feature its latest
solution to one of the biggest challenges facing today's
homebuilders – constantly changing building code and legislative
requirements. BRK's suite of 10-year smoke and carbon monoxide
alarms keeps builders ahead of the curve by offering the highest
levels of protection in an easy-to-install solution.
"With constantly evolving technology – as well as the need to
comply with ever-more-complicated building codes, safety and
simplicity have never been more important to the building
industry," said Mark Devine, senior
vice president of marketing at BRK Brands. "Onelink products and
BRK's 10-year alarms deliver a one-two punch, winning over both
pros and homeowners with their simplicity and cost-effectiveness.
This is the future of home protection."
Expanded Onelink Portfolio Provides Added Convenience
throughout the Home
With Onelink, BRK proves that connectivity doesn't have to be
complicated, as homeowners can easily access their home's safety
features through the Onelink Home App and simple voice commands.
New product offerings to showcase in your next building projects
include:
- Onelink Safe & Sound – Meet a builder's and your
customer's new best friend. This smart home device delivers added
convenience and enjoyment to every household. The Onelink Safe
& Sound is the first announced smoke and CO alarm with a
superior home speaker and ability to process voice commands. The
device features exclusive voice and location technology to alert
users to the type of danger and its location. The interconnection
feature automatically activates other existing hardwired alarms in
the home when an emergency is detected. In addition, the Onelink
Safe & Sound has a host of features that put it in a category
of its own:
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- Onelink Safe & Sound with Amazon Alexa – Need
Something? Just ask Alexa – built directly into the new Onelink
Safe & Sound. Users can simply ask Alexa to play music, hear
the news, check the weather and control other smart home devices
with the Onelink Safe & Sound.
- Onelink Safe & Sound with the Google Assistant –
Simply say "Hey Google," to trigger the Google Assistant that's
built directly into the new Onelink Safe & Sound. Users can
have their own personal Google right on their ceiling and ask it
questions or tell it to do something. From controlling devices in
the home to providing information about your day, the Google
Assistant simplifies life and can help accomplish tasks, play music
and more – all via the Onelink Safe & Sound smoke and CO
alarm.
- Onelink Connect – This Wi-Fi mesh tri-band solution
delivers faster, stronger, more reliable internet throughout the
home. The Onelink Connect system includes three nodes which can be
placed throughout the home. The nodes are in constant communication
with one another via a dedicated backhaul, preventing congestion
and directing maximum internet speeds to the locations where it's
needed most. The resulting network blankets the home with
consistent Wi-Fi coverage, enabling users and devices to get online
– and stay online – faster and easier.
BRK 10-Year Alarms Offer Ultimate Protection, with Easy Code
Compliance
Looking for the total package? Look no further. BRK's selection
of 10-year smoke and CO alarms are designed for all builder
applications and tested to the highest industry standards. The
alarms feature two-in-one, hassle-free protection that saves time
and money by reducing wiring and eliminating the need for multiple
alarms, while providing builders with an effortless installation
process with signature Perfect Mount capability. With a lithium
battery that lasts the entire life of the alarm, they also
eliminate the risk of ever having an alarm deactivated due to
battery removal.
The BRK 10-Year hardwired smoke and CO alarms further raise the
bar by incorporating 10-year battery backup technology, not only
for smoke detection but also for carbon monoxide, providing
builders in any of the 45 states (and counting) that require CO
detectors to be installed in new residences with a significant
advantage. It uses an electrochemical CO sensor – the most accurate
technology available, allowing homeowners to capture and retrieve
the highest CO levels recorded in their home through the peak
function.
"BRK and First Alert are the most trusted brands in home
safety*, and with these latest innovations, we're taking our rich
legacy of home protection to the highest levels yet," Devine said.
"Building a home with our Onelink and 10-year alarm products is the
ultimate way for builders and contractors to deliver what their
clients want – safety, control and peace of mind."
Experience the latest from BRK on display at the BRK booth
(#W5882) at IBS 2018.
*First Alert Brand Trust Survey, February 2017 – Results are based on the
responses of 1,004 adults, ages 18 and older, living in
the United States who completed a
telephone survey, February 16-19,
2017. Results are accurate to +/- 3 percentage points with a
95 percent confidence level and can be generalized to the entire
adult population in the United
States within those statistical parameters. For more
information or a copy of the complete survey and results, contact
Tim Young at LCWA: 312/565-4628
or tyoung@lcwa.com.
About BRK Brands, Inc.
BRK Brands, Inc.
(Aurora, IL), is a fully owned
subsidiary of Newell Brands. For 50
years, BRK Brands, Inc. has been the manufacturer of First
Alert®-branded home-safety products, the most trusted
and recognized safety brand in America. BRK® Brands
designs and develops innovative safety solutions including
Tundra™ Fire Extinguishing Spray, Onelink by First Alert
smart home products, a comprehensive line of smoke alarms, carbon
monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers and escape ladders to protect
what matters most. Such products are also marketed under the
BRK Electronics® brand, The Professional Standard for
the builder and contractor audiences. BRK Brands, Inc.
products are found in more than 30 countries worldwide. For
more information, visit
http://www.firstalert.com,
http://www.brkelectronics.com or
http://www.newellbrands.com.
About Newell Brands
Newell Brands (NYSE: NWL) is a leading global
consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known
brands, including Paper Mate®, Sharpie®, Dymo®, EXPO®, Parker®,
Elmer's®, Coleman®, Jostens®, Marmot®, Rawlings®, Oster®, Sunbeam®,
FoodSaver®, Mr. Coffee®, Rubbermaid Commercial Products®, Graco®,
Baby Jogger®, NUK®, Calphalon®, Rubbermaid®, Contigo®, First
Alert®, Waddington and Yankee Candle®. For hundreds of millions of
consumers, Newell Brands makes life
better every day, where they live, learn, work and play.
This press release and additional information about
Newell Brands are available on the
company's
website, http://www.newellbrands.com.
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IL 60504. All rights reserved.
BRK Electronics® is a registered trademark of BRK
Brands, Inc., Aurora, IL
60504.
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