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Lutron has integrated
its lighting
technology with
Google Home
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Lutron Electronics is integrating its technology with Google Assistant
to allow homeowners to easily control their lighting with Lutron
GRAFIK RA 2 and HomeWorks QS systems using Google Home,
offering greater flexibility.
“Lutron continues to work with best-in-class companies to
enhance our customers’ connected home experience. This latest
integration with the Google Assistant reinforces Lutron’s leadership
in the connected home space,” said David Ribbons, director of sales,
Europe and Africa at Lutron Electronics. “With the Google Assistant,
customers can interact with, and direct their connected homes easier
than ever, and for today’s busy families, this service is invaluable.”
Google Home, offers users a voice-enabled speaker powered
by the Google Assistant, allowing consumers to take advantage
of Google’s Internet search power. Users can also stream music
and manage everyday tasks – and now, with Lutron’s new alliance,
consumers can also control lighting and motorised window
treatments throughout the house via voice control.
In addition to Google Home, the integration with Lutron and the
Google Assistant is available with the Assistant on eligible Android
phones and iPhones. With this on-the-go control, users can can calm
worries such as leaving the lights on by saying, “Ok, Google, turn on
goodbye”. And when returning home, telling the Google Assistant
“Ok, Google, turn on welcome” means the system can deliver the
appropriate setting.
The Google Assistant works with Lutron’s GRAFIK RA 2 and
HomeWorks QS systems via the Lutron Connect Bridge and App. The
free Lutron Connect App is available for both Apple and Android
smart devices. GRAFIK RA 2 and HomeWorks QS are available from
authorised dealers throughout Europe.
Lutron Electronics +1 (844) 588-7661, lutron.com
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for these key brands.
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within sales has proven that he will excel with the challenges that he
may come up against,” said Chris Dawson, sales and support manager.
Based in Silicon Valley, Nadeem Firasta joins Dirac Research as the
Swedish company’s first US-based executive, with responsibility for all
North American business development and new product strategies.
Nadeem joins Dirac after a 17-year career in various leadership
positions at Intel Corporation.
Mathias Johansson, Dirac co-founder and CEO said: “Global
demand for our audio technologies has now grown to the point
where a US-based footprint is necessary to fully leverage the
opportunities being created by this growth. Nadeem’s product
and business development acumen, along with his Silicon Valley
community connections, are precisely what we need to propel our
company to the next level of success.”
August 2017 | 11