
Amazon has expanded the features of its Alexa smart home device to include enhanced features that relate to the kitchen and cooking.
Amazon has expanded the features of its Alexa smart home device to include enhanced features that relate to the kitchen and cooking.
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HiMirror has launched a connected mini mirror. Similar to its counterparts, the HiMirror Mini offers in-depth skin care analysis based on the evolution of the skin, weather conditions and more, the company said.
LG Electronics USA’s portfolio of Wi-Fi connected smart appliances is now compatible with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. The company’s range of Wi-Fi enabled appliances includes air conditioners, air purifiers, vacuums and major appliances.
Ecovacs Robotics has launched its newest robotic vacuum, the Deebot N79S, in the U.S. market.
LG Electronics USA Air Conditioning Technologies has added to its connected product lineup with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa integration.
Agan Aroma is releasing Moodo, a customizable smart home scent diffuser, to the marketplace. The scent diffuser is centered on customization and personalization, and works with Amazon Alexa or an app to change the room’s scent based on individual preferences.
Ecovacs Robotics has expanded its line of Amazon Alexa-compatible robotic vacuums to include seven existing models and two new models.
GE Appliances’ entire connected suite of products, including its line of connected air conditioners, is now integrated with the Google Assistant enabled Google Home program.
Neato Robotics has integrated Google Assistant on Google Home within its connected lineup of robotic vacuums. The integration further expands technical capabilities and ensures that Neato is fully integrated into the smart connected home, the company said.
The Behmor Connected Brewer will soon be integrated with Amazon’s Alexa voice service and will also offer the online retailer’s Dash replenishment service.
Focusing on its connected solutions for the kitchen, GE Appliances, a Haier company, has partnered with Amazon to allow the Alexa device to control a broad range of GE connected kitchen appliances.
At IFA 2016 in Berlin, LG Electronics demonstrated its expanding smart home ecosystem with more partnerships and collaborations, highlighted by its cooperation with Amazon.