D-Link has announced that its Connected Home Wi-Fi Smart Plugs are directly compatible with Amazon Echo, Which saw a sneak peek of during CES this year.
Amazon Echo’s voice-powered personal assistant, Alexa, enables users to control anything plugged into a Wi-Fi Smart Plug by simply saying, “Alexa, ask mydlink to turn on the hallway light.”
In addition to controlling your system with Amazon Echo and Alexa, the mydlink Home app provides a wide range of options for controlling a smart home, including in-app recipes and IFTTT (If This Then That) support.
“D-Link is helping users find new and fun ways to interact with their homes and expanding the possibilities of home automation by collaborating with additional technology platforms,” said Oscar Reyes, associate vice president of marketing, D-Link. “As a father of two, I’ve often got my hands full. Controlling my home with an app, my voice, or to even have things happen automatically helps simplify my life.”
Products include connecting a Wi-Fi Smart Plug and Motion Sensor, so a light turns on if motion is detected. D-Link’s solutions are Wi-Fi based and free of monthly subscription fees.
Availability and Pricing
The free mydlink Home app for iOS and Android is available now with integrated support for Amazon Echo and IFTTT. Detailed specifications are available online at us.dlink.com/connected-home
