BENTON HARBOR, Mich.,
May 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- Today Whirlpool Corporation announced a collaboration with
Google, which will bring voice-control capabilities through the
Google Assistant on Google Home to new smart home appliances
launching across Whirlpool Corporation's portfolio of brands.[1]
The collaboration makes Whirlpool Corporation among the first in
the home appliance category to give consumers the ability to
connect their appliances to Google Home.
"We're excited to join forces with Google Home, and to be among
the companies part of its inaugural introduction to the home
appliance category," said Brett
Dibkey, Vice President of Integrated Business Units at
Whirlpool Corporation. "As we continue to pursue innovations that
meet consumer needs and improve their lives, the activation of
Google Home capabilities delivers on what we know is an increasing
consumer desire to interact with appliances in new and unique
ways."
Google Home compatibility will be introduced in more than 20
Jenn-Air and Whirlpool brand models in 2017, starting with Jenn-Air
connected wall ovens.
By interacting with the Google Assistant on Google Home devices
and remotely enabling their appliances, consumers will be able to
remotely operate their appliances in a variety of ways through
voice commands:
- Consumers will be able to interact with their smart ovens
and ranges to set time and temperature, check whether the oven
is on or off or how much time is left, adjust cooking mode, oven
and light and turn on/off Sabbath mode and vacation modes.
- Consumers can talk to their microwave to check how much
time is remaining and whether the appliance is on.
- When it comes to the refrigerator, consumers will be
able to set different modes and temperatures and check the filter
status and current temperature.
- Consumers will be able to operate their dishwashers via
voice control, asking the machines to start, pause or resume a
cycle, turn on different modes and check the status of a cycle or
filter.
- When in need of support, consumers can use the Google Assistant
to check their appliance serial number and internet connection, and
ask for the customer support number.
This collaboration with Google Home is another demonstration of
the ways in which Whirlpool Corporation is delivering
next-generation innovations that enable consumers to enjoy a
purposeful smart home ecosystem.
About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is the number one major
appliance manufacturer in the world, with approximately
$21 billion in annual sales, 97,000
employees and 70 manufacturing and technology research centers in
2015. The company markets Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul,
Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, Jenn-Air, Indesit and other major brand
names in nearly every country throughout the world. Additional
information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com, or
find us on Twitter at @WhirlpoolCorp.
[1] Requires WiFi and account creation. App features and
functionality subject to change. Subject to Terms of Service
available at: whirlpool.com/connect. Data rates may apply.
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