LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sands Expo
#40737 – First Alert has announced its newest Onelink
connected home products will soon come together as one, giving
unparalleled functionality to necessary life safety products
already delivering peace of mind, convenience and connectivity to
consumers nationwide.
The home safety expert showcasing its latest innovations at the
2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas will plan to launch its Onelink
Connect dedicated Wi-Fi mesh backhaul inside its already
multi-faceted Onelink Safe & Sound smoke and carbon monoxide
alarms with premium speaker and built-in virtual assistants and its
next generation of Onelink Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms in the
future.
"Launching the Onelink Connect product at this CES as a
stand-alone addition to our Onelink portfolio is the tip of the
iceberg for our brand," said Tom
Russo, vice president of marketing and product development
for First Alert, the most trusted brand in home safety*. "The
placement of our alarm products on the ceiling gives us a distinct
advantage in delivering on the promise of better Internet
connectivity throughout the home while simultaneously helping
people protect what matters most to them and taking full advantage
of what Amazon Alexa, the Google Assistant or Siri can offer the
consumer."
Set to launch in 2018, the Onelink Connect is the first Wi-Fi
mesh tri-band solution from First Alert. The Onelink Connect system
includes three access points which can be placed throughout the
home. These 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.
True to First Alert's legacy of home safety and protection,
Onelink Connect places a premium on security by creating a closed,
private network to help detect and prevent cyber-threats and hacks.
Onelink Connect scans every outbound connection from the network to
analyze URLs and IP addresses to detect malicious traffic and
infected machines. Users are notified of any potential malicious
activity and, if restricted settings are enabled, the Connect can
block any questionable content.
"We are planning to integrate the Onelink Connect technology
into our hardwired Onelink smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in the
future," said Russo. "When the backhaul exists through a home's
wiring, it will allow the products to deliver even more advanced
features to the consumer, including detailed thread analysis to
track unauthorized network access and more."
Additionally, integrated Onelink Connect technology in the
Onelink Safe & Sound and Onelink Smoke & Carbon Monoxide
Alarms will allow greater signal strength thanks to the alarms'
strategic placement on the ceiling. The beamforming effect of
ceiling installation will allow better Wi-Fi signals from
floor-to-floor.
Stronger Internet Connections, Premium Speaker and Host of
Lifestyle Features
Future generations of the Onelink Safe
& Sound will therefore feature Onelink Connect technology and
myriad other features just announced. The Onelink Safe & Sound
delivers added convenience and enjoyment to every household. It is
the first announced smoke and carbon monoxide (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 wireless
interconnection feature automatically activates other Onelink
alarms in the home when an emergency is detected. Options
include:
- 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 Safe & Sound with Apple HomeKit – Using the
Apple Home app or Siri, simply and securely control Onelink Safe
& Sound as well as other HomeKit accessories right from an
iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch. Set up scenes, access the Onelink Safe
& Sound remotely, or have things happen automatically. The
Onelink Safe & Sound will also support Apple AirPlay 2 upon
availability. AirPlay 2 enables multi-room audio and Siri control
for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch users, all through the Apple Home
app.
"We continue to enhance the Onelink portfolio to provide
consumers added connectivity and convenience with their devices,"
Russo said. "As the leader in the home safety industry, First Alert
is proud to ensure users can be connected and protected with
Onelink."
Experience the latest from the Onelink portfolio on display at
the First Alert booth (Sands Expo #40737) at CES 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 60
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.
©2018 BRK Brands, Inc., Aurora,
IL 60504. All rights reserved.
BRK Electronics®, First Alert® and
Onelink® are registered trademarks of BRK Brands, Inc.,
Aurora, IL 60504.
NYSE is a registered service mark of NYSE Group, Inc.
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