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Key Kogan – Turn on the Air Conditioner; Kogan adds Google & Alexa integration
Kogan has announced their new “SmarterHome” range of plugs, bulbs and other products will work with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa
Integration with these platforms is critical to a really positive smart home experience, because it’s likely these days people have a range of products from a range of companies – so accessing them through a single source – like Google or Alexa – is key.
The bottom line – with a Kogan air conditioner, you can say “OK Google, Set the air conditioner to 22 degrees” or “Alexa, turn on the Air Conditioner” – bingo!
All the new products go on presale today.
They are:
Kogan SmarterHome™ 18,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner — $999
- WiFi 2.4Ghz control
- Works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for voice control
- Ideal for rooms up to 35sqm
- Reverse cycle: heating and cooling in one appliance
- Includes dehumidifying and fan functions
- 24H timer function
- Intelligent self-evaporative water system
- No hub required
Kogan SmarterHome™ 14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner — $899
- WiFi 2.4GHz control
- Works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for voice control
- Ideal for rooms up to 30sqm
- Reverse cycle: heating and cooling in one appliance
- Includes dehumidifying and fan functions
- 24H timer function
- Intelligent self-evaporative water system
- Auto swing function – provides direct airflow wherever it’s needed
- No hub required
Kogan SmarterHome™ Smart Bulbs — $69 (4 pack white bulbs in B22 or E27) or $89 (4 pack ambient bulbs in B22 or E27)
- B22 (two prong base) and E27 (screw-in base) plug options
- 10W, 1050 lumens dimmable LED bulbs (equivalent to the 70W Incandescent bulb)
- Works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for voice control
- Control remotely using Kogan SmarterHome™ App
- Set on/off schedules that automate your lighting to suit your lifestyle
- Available in white and ambient settings (multicolour option)
- Use preset scenes or create your own to suit your mood (ambient bulb only)
- Energy efficient — 10 kWh/1000 hours power consumption with 25,000 hours lifespan
- Wifi 2.4Ghz control
- No hub required
Kogan SmarterHome™ Smart Plug with Energy Meter — $99 for a pack of 4
- Turns traditional devices smart
- Monitor and manage energy consumption
- Control remotely using Kogan Smarter Home App
- Set on/off schedules to suit your lifestyle
- Works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for voice control
- Wifi 2.4Ghz control — offering coverage at further distances
- No hub required
Trev is a Technology Commentator, Dad, Speaker and Rev Head.
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