Incipio is moving into the home automation and home products sector of the market, which of course falls under the Internet of Things product category. They are debuting three products in this category, the DIRECT Wireless Smart Outlet, the Light Bulb Adapter, and the Power Strip. All of these new products support Apple’s HomeKit technology.
All of these new products allow users to explore and use home automation with out doing too much work and by having them work with Apple HomeKit it will make it even easier to use them with an iOS device. They are also releasing the Incipio DIRECT App which will let you integrate these new products with a variety of home automation products. The Direct Wireless Smart Outlet is a connected wall outlet, you will be able to control via Siri on your iOS device or via the DIRECT App. The Light Bulb Adapter is not a physical smart bulb, but a new based that will let you control a regular bulb from away. Lastly, the Power Strip is a normal power strip with one connect outlet. These new products will be dropping in Quarter Two of 2015, with a starting price of $24.99, while the DIRECT app will be free on the App Store and Google Play Store. Stay Tuned To NJTechReviews For More Coverage Of The 2015 Consumer Electronics Show!
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Incipio Announces Home Automation Solutions Compatible with Apple HomeKit at 2015 International CES
IRVINE, CA – January 6, 2015 – Incipio®, the leading designer and manufacturer of award-winning mobile device solutions and technology, based in Southern California, today debuts three home automation solutions, Incipio DIRECT Wireless Smart Outlet, Light Bulb Adapter, and Power Strip with integrated Smart Outlet, that support Apple’s HomeKit framework at 2015 International CES.
Incipio’s initial home automation product offering includes the Incipio DIRECT Wireless Smart Outlet, Incipio DIRECT Wireless Smart Light Bulb Adapter, and Incipio DIRECT Wireless Smart Power Strip that allow users to experience plug and play home automation with virtually zero configuration and simplified device setups using Apple’s native iOS HomeKit integration. Incipio DIRECT Wireless Smart solutions and Incipio DIRECT App integrate with a variety of home appliances and existing lamp fixtures, such as recessed lighting, giving users the ability to wirelessly control outlet powered devices at home or when away.
“When Apple announced HomeKit, our team immediately went to work on developing cost effective solutions that are deeply integrated with iOS and that have more compatibility than current home automation devices on the market,” said Andy Fathollahi, Chief Executive. “Today, Incipio delivers three user-friendly home automation solutions and a complimentary app, at an incredible value, that will truly impact and simplify day-to-day routines with just a tap of your device or a Siri voice command.”
Additional features of the Incipio DIRECT Wireless Smart Outlet, Light Bulb Adapter and Power Strip include:
- Integration with Siri voice commands, allowing hands-free control of home appliances and devices
- Wireless creation and configuration of home, rooms, and zones, to control power to devices at home or on-the-go
- Complimentary Incipio DIRECT Wireless Smart App allows users to create customized action sets and scenes such as “Lights Out” for a unique home automation experience
- Proximity awareness enables users to power specific devices and rooms, on or off
Product Details:
- Incipio DIRECT Wireless Smart Outlet – MSRP $24.99
- Incipio DIRECT Wireless Smart Light Bulb Adapter – MSRP $24.99
- Incipio DIRECT Wireless Smart Power Strip – MSRP $59.99
- Incipio DIRECT App – Compatible with entire Apple HomeKit Ecosystem and available for free download on the Apple App Store
The line of Incipio DIRECT Wireless Smart solutions will be available in Q2 of 2015 at incipio.com and in select premium retailers nationwide.
