"While smart home devices are a major focus of CES, most of the tech we see often follows a pre-established pattern of requiring a hub or Wi-Fi to utilize its features. Emerson, an American electronics company, just launched a new line of smart home devices that does something different. Emerson's SmartVoice line of products enables you to control these devices with just your voice, eliminating the need for Wi-Fi or a hub and, with it, the risk of cyber attacks."
"Although this technology may sound rather mundane, I was very impressed with the SmartVoice approach. Many dumb devices, such as fans, lamps, and space heaters, come with small remote controls that often get lost. SmartVoice lets you control them by talking to them, without bringing Alexa, Siri, or Google Gemini -- and the associated privacy risks -- into your home."
"The new lineup of Emerson SmartVoice devices includes in 30-, 40-, and 42-inch heights; in 24- and 32-inch; and power strips; and in 5.3- and 10-quart capacities. The air fryers feature more than 1,000 voice commands, including 100 cooking presets; the rest of the devices can understand more than 40 voice commands. These types of devices have many applications in a crowded and complex market."
Emerson introduced SmartVoice devices that use on-device voice control with a built-in microphone and speaker, responding to a wake word and a preset list of prompts. The system eliminates the need for Wi‑Fi or a hub, reducing exposure to cyberattacks and avoiding dependency on third-party voice assistants. SmartVoice targets simple household appliances that typically use small remotes, allowing direct voice control for fans, heaters, air fryers, and power strips. Air fryers support more than 1,000 voice commands including 100 cooking presets, while other devices understand more than 40 commands. The approach reduces network load and the need for multiple smart hubs.
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