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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
Trevor Long

Trev is a Technology Commentator, Dad, Speaker and Rev Head. He produces and hosts two popular podcasts, EFTM and Two Blokes Talking Tech. He also appears on over 50 radio stations across Australia weekly, and is the resident Tech Expert on Channel 9’s Today Show each day and appears regularly on A Current Affair. Father of three, he is often found down in his Man Cave. Like this post? Buy Trev a drink!

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