The cat wants to be present in the home automation that announces the arrival of HomeKit on iOS8, this is why it has made the announcement of a product range called Eve.
This announcement arrives before Apple can present its functionality on September 9, also occurs before the start of the IFA fair held in Berlin from September 5 to 10 and to which it will take these products.
These new products will allow iPhone and iPad users to control and monitor their home, create a perfect atmosphere by controlling lighting, and ensure energy is wasted by turning them off when not needed.
Eve Line
It is an app-powered system for monitor home from iPhone or iPad. The range of sensors gathers data on air quality, temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, and electricity and water consumption in the home.
This data can be configured and the status will be displayed in the Elgato application. The functionality of the system is based on the intelligent use of the Bluetooth and thanks to the HomeKit in iOS 8, it can be voice controlled, which means you can use a voice command to turn on the lights or thermostat. Convenience and efficiency all in one.
The pricing and availability of this product line will be announced soon, on the other hand, the Elgato's control app will be free and will be available on the App Store shortly.
Avea bulbs
Elgato also presents Avea, a smart led bulb which is controlled directly by iPhone or iPad through technology Bluetooth. The application that directs the bulbs has seven dynamic environments and different colors that you can select depending on whether you want to prepare a romantic dinner or simply a relaxing environment.
These bulbs do not require installation from any other element and can be purchased one at a time, it is available in E27 and E26 bases and gives 7W LED power, with 430 lumens and a shelf life of 25.000 hours, it ends up being profitable $39,95 that each unit costs. The sale is made by means of the corporate web and the Avea app is now available.
