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Keep Your Cool: GE Appliances' Window Air Conditioners Integrate with Amazon AlexaImagine you're already comfortable in bed, unwinding from a long day of enjoying the weather, when you realize it's just a little too warm. Rather than stumbling to find your glasses in the dark and sleepwalking across the room to turn on your window air conditioner or find its remote, GE Appliances makes it possible to make it cooler with just the sound of your voice. Adding to its ever-expanding offering of voice-activated home appliances, GE Appliances' connected window air conditioners are now integrated with Amazon Alexa. This Smart News Release features multimedia. View the full release here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170426005102/en/ Adding to its ever-expanding offering of voice-activated home appliances, GE Appliances' connected window air conditioners are now integrated with Amazon Alexa. (Photo: GE Appliances, a Haier company) Using the Alexa skill developed by GE Appliances, Geneva, Alexa device owners can use and control their window air conditioners by simply saying, "Alexa, tell Geneva to turn on the air conditioner." A few other utterances include:
"Consumers today want easier and more convenient ways to control their appliance, and window air conditioners are no exception," said Mark Evans, product manager, air products. "Now that our connected window air conditioners integrate with Alexa, it's easier than ever to turn on your air conditioner, adjust the cooling temperature, and more." Geneva Gets Greater In addition to including window air conditioners in its offering of voice-activated appliances, GE Appliances has also made some updates to its Geneva Alexa skill to enhance the user experience.
GE Appliances, a Haier company, a leader in Wi-Fi-connected appliance technology, makes owners' lives easier while improving their daily routines. With its connected suite of GE Appliances and Monogram-branded appliances, owners can monitor and maintain their home from virtually anywhere. From the kitchen to the laundry room, connected products work with Amazon Alexa, Dash Replenishment, Nest Labs and IFTTT-allowing owners to stay on top of their appliances from near or far using their voice or a mobile device. Connected appliances also are updated remotely with new capabilities and can assess their own performance, allowing for unparalleled service. To learn more, visit http://www.geappliances.com/ge/connected-appliances/. The connected window air conditioners, models AEC08LW, AEC10AW and AEC12AW, are available now. About GE Appliances GE Appliances, a Haier company, makes moments that matter for our owners through our passion for making great appliances and providing unparalleled services. Owners have more choices than ever before under the Hotpoint, GE®, Haier, GE CafĂ©™, GE Profile™ and Monogram® brands. Our products include refrigerators, freezers, cooking products, dishwashers, washers, dryers, air conditioners, water filtration systems and water heaters. For more information visit www.geappliances.com/our-company.
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