ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- DISH today announced
that it's building the Google Assistant into its Hopper family of
receivers. In the coming months, customers will be able to use the
DISH voice remote to ask the Assistant to control smart home
devices, provide weather and news updates, display photos and more.
This new integration builds on the DISH voice remote's existing
ability to control the TV experience, including navigation, search
and content selection.
Hopper with the Google Assistant built-in will join DISH's voice
control technology suite, which includes its July 2018 integration with the Google Assistant
that requires users to pair Hopper with a Google Assistant device,
like speakers, phones and more, to control their TV.
"Our customers love the convenience of voice control, so we're
expanding functionality to make it even more powerful," said
Niraj Desai, DISH vice president of
product management. "As a DISH subscriber, you will soon get the
Google Assistant and all its incredible features – like adjusting
your thermostat, managing your calendar or simply asking for the
latest news – for free, right on your TV."
With the Google Assistant built-in on Hopper, customers will be
able to use the DISH voice remote to ask the Assistant questions
and see answers on the screen like the weather forecast or games
scores. Users will also be able to control smart home devices, such
as dimming the lights or adjusting the thermostat, and relive
favorite memories by pulling up Google Photos on the TV screen –
all with their voice.
Customers with a DISH voice remote and broadband-connected
Hopper (all generations), Joey (all models) or Wally will have
access to the Google Assistant. New DISH customers receive the
voice remote with all Hopper family receivers at no extra cost;
current customers without a voice remote can upgrade for
$20.
About DISH
Since 1980, DISH has served as the
disruptive force in pay-TV, driving innovation and value on behalf
of consumers. By listening to customers and taking bold steps to
make TV better, DISH's award-winning entertainment technology and
in-home installation services remain unmatched by competitors. DISH
continues to push the industry forward with its over-the-top
television service, Sling TV. DISH Network L.L.C. is a wholly owned
subsidiary of DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ:DISH), a Fortune 250
company. Visit www.dish.com.
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