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THERE HAS BEEN A GROWING INTEREST
FROM ACROSS THE REGION ABOUT
HOW TO LEVERAGE LIFE CHANGING
TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS.
and pause the washer or ask how much
time is left on the dryer. Whirlpool is
also making it easier than ever to use
voice control through Alexa-enabled
devices. Now families can simply say:
“Alexa, defrost five pounds of chicken,” or
“microwave for two minutes on high.”
“With more connected home devices
introduced each year, it can be a
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challenge to make sure they all remain
interconnected,” said Ryan Craig, senior
manager, internet of things global strategy
and partnerships.
“By introducing the collaboration with the
Google Assistant on Google Home in addition
to our previous collaboration with Amazon,
we’re hoping to offer a more connected
smart home ecosystem for families.”
In addition to voice-controlled capabilities
with Amazon Alexa, Whirlpool brand is also
introducing Amazon Virtual Dash Buttons to
its refrigerators that have touchscreens. With
Virtual Dash Buttons, Prime customers can
order their favourite everyday products like
beverages, snacks or paper towels straight
from their LCD screen on their appliances. If
a consumer is running low on sparkling water
they can press their Dash Button and it will
arrive with fast and free Prime shipping.
In Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
Whirlpool has approximately 24,000
employees with a sales presence in more
than 30 countries and manufacturing sites in
eight countries.
The Internet of Things is also having a
positive impact outside the home in the
healthcare sector.
www.intelligentcio.com