{"id":3265,"date":"2021-04-19T10:03:14","date_gmt":"2021-04-19T09:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ojelectronics.com\/floorheating\/?p=3265"},"modified":"2023-07-04T11:03:21","modified_gmt":"2023-07-04T10:03:21","slug":"voice-control-is-now-available-for-oj-electronics-thermostats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ojelectronics.com\/floorheating\/de\/news\/voice-control-is-now-available-for-oj-electronics-thermostats\/","title":{"rendered":"Our UWG4 thermostats now support voice assistants"},"content":{"rendered":"Smart homes are not just the future - they\u2019re here. Now the UWG4 can be controlled\u00a0with your voice, giving clients full control of their floor heating with voice commands.

UWG4 thermostats now work with voice assistants<\/b><\/h2>\n

Our UWG4 thermostat is now integrated with voice assistants, bringing your end-users all the convenience and benefits of smart-home living. It\u2019s already been enabled \u2013 so all owners of Wi-Fi-enabled UWG4 thermostats\u00a0can connect them to their Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant-enabled devices.<\/p>\n

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The UWG4 now enables voice control, making it easy for you to offer clients the benefits of smart home tech, read more here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Convenient control<\/h2>\n

With the introduction of voice control, adjusting the temperature of floor heating just got even easier for homeowners \u2013 and bringing them this added convenience is entirely trouble-free for you, too. An important point, given that the trend towards smart homes and voice control is gaining momentum.<\/span><\/p>\n

Google, Google Home, Google Nest Audio and Google Nest Mini are trademarks of Google LLC. Nest Audio and Nest Mini require a Wi-Fi network,a nearby electrical outlet, a Google Account, and a compatible mobile device. Google Assistant-enabled device required.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Smart homes a major, rising trend<\/h2>\n

As Anders Hogh-Skov, product manager with OJ Electronics, explains: \u2018Smart homes are not just the future \u2013 they\u2019re already here. And we know that the trend will only grow stronger in the years to come. Right now, the total number of smart homes in the world is estimated at 258 million \u2013 and the US alone, it is expected that 40% of all households will be smart homes over the course of this year 2021. In Canada, that figure is around 28%. The demand is clearly there, and as ever we at OJ Electronics are happy to oblige \u2013 and to offer solutions that are as easy to handle for system builders and designers as they are for users\u2019.<\/p>\n

Connecting is easy<\/h3>\n

To launch voice control of the UWG4 range, installers and\/or homeowners just follow a few easy steps to connect the thermostats to their home system. \u2018You quite literally don\u2019t need to do anything more than open an app!\u2019 says Anders, \u2018and we provide step-by-step instructions on how to connect the thermostat with Google Assistant and Alexa. You should also note that the feature is accessible on all WiFi-enabled UWG4 thermostats for floor heating, including those already installed \u2013 so you can give existing clients a nice surprise, too\u2019.<\/p>\n

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Clever benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n

The new feature has several advantages for your OJ UWG4 customers. \u2018Well, first of all, it\u2019s about clever, convenient communication. Users can control their UWG4 thermostat simply by talking to their voice assistant. They can just say, \u201cOk Google, set the temperature to XX degrees\u201d on a Google Assistant-enabled device to control their thermostat hands-free. No need to seek out individual thermostats or use your phone. We find that very soon, users see and explore new benefits, for example asking, \u201cAlexa, what\u2019s the temperature in the bathroom?\u201d while still in bed and deciding on whether they\u2019d like a bit more heat for that morning\u2019s routine\u2019.<\/p>\n

Promotes energy efficiency<\/h2>\n

Such smart control can yield added benefits: \u2018Voice control is not just about convenience, either\u2019 says Anders. \u2018Introducing voice control for thermostats has also proven to be energy-efficient, enabling end-users to save energy. Part of this has to do with the changes in behaviour this new technology promotes \u2013 and the added awareness of one\u2019s own energy consumption patterns. Such awareness-raising is, I\u2019m sure, something we all want to promote.<\/p>\n

Launches in April<\/h2>\n

The software development process is now complete, and OJ Electronics has already launched the new feature. \u2018Basically, we\u2019ve flipped the switch so that all WiFi enabled UWG4 thermostats support voice assistants now,\u2019 says Anders. \u2018We hope that end-users will enjoy this new feature \u2013 and especially that our clients will benefit from being able to offer this hassle-free smart home option.\u2019<\/p>\n

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The updated UWG4 benefits in brief<\/h2>\n