LG’s smart sensor aims to turn dumb appliances into slightly smarter ones
Smart appliances may be great, but they’re also expensive – and it’s not like any of us are budgeting to replace things like fridges, stoves and washing machines often. LG thinks it may have a solution, in a new way of its own SmartThinQ sensors, designed to turn our existing dumb electronics into a little smarter.
The sensor can add remote control functionality to other devices, such as air conditioners, and monitor others – for example, a vibration sensor that sends your smartphone an alert when the wash cycle is complete.
It’s not a complete deal, but – depending on the cost – it can be a mid-range house. The press release is below, and we should learn more about them at IFA later this week.
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LG Electronics (LG) will showcase its latest home technology at IFA 2015 in Berlin this week to improve consumers’ lives. LG’s new SmartThinQ sensor can be connected to many traditional home appliances to make them “smart”. In addition, LG will introduce its Smart Lightwave Oven and Smart Air Conditioner that are compatible with AllJoyn, an open Internet of Things (IoT) platform developed by the Allseen Alliance. The SmartThinQ Sensor is a circular device that can be connected to existing household appliances such as washing machines or refrigerators, sensing feedback such as vibration and temperature and communicating the readings to the SmartThinQ app on users’ smartphones. For example, attaching a sensor to a standard washing machine door turns the washing machine into a smart device that notifies the user when the washing cycle is complete. Attach the SmartThingQ Sensor to the refrigerator and it will send a notification to the connected smartphone when a certain food item is about to expire. The sensor will also track how often the door is opened and when you are away. And connecting the SmartThingQ sensor to the air conditioner or other appliances will allow users to control the appliances remotely through the SmartThinQ app. AllJoyn is a collaborative open source software framework that makes it easy for devices and applications to discover and communicate. AllJoyn is endorsed by all members of the Allseen Alliance, an IoT industry alliance of over 180 companies. LG’s compatible AllJoyn Smart Lightwave Oven allows users to download, update and share recipes with friends and relatives using their mobile devices. The Smart Lightwave Oven is Wi-Fi enabled, allowing homeowners to use their mobile phones to set the cooking mode, temperature and cooking time for a specific dish. The Smart Lightwave Oven can also self-diagnose and help find solutions and repair information online through an LG service center. LG’s Smart Air Conditioner not only notifies owners when to change the air filter, it can also be controlled remotely from a smartphone, eliminating the need to enter a hot, stuffy house on a hot day. “The adoption of smart home appliances has been slow due to the perception that the technology is not easily accessible,” said Jo Seong-jin, president and CEO of LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company. “LG is committed to continuing its leadership in the smart home market with new products such as LG SmartThingQ, which provide real benefits and offer a new, simpler life through user-friendly technology.” LG smart devices and more will be on display at LG’s IFA booth in Hall 18 of Messe Berlin from September 4-9. |
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