BENTON HARBOR, Mich.,
June 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/
-- Whirlpool Corporation (WHR), the world's leading global
manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, today
introduced integration with Nest devices through the Nest Developer
Program.
As a participant in the "Works with Nest" Program, Whirlpool
Corporation will leverage Nest application programming interfaces
(APIs) to create a connected home experience that is purposeful and
thoughtful, starting with the laundry category. The two companies
share the belief that when products work together they can create a
richer consumer experience, beyond a single manufacturer.
"The products Whirlpool designs adapt to consumers' lives and
sense what they need – the way they cook, clean and entertain,"
said Brett Dibkey, vice president
and general manager of Integrated Business Units for Whirlpool
Corporation. "This collaboration is part of a corporate strategy to
build relationships with companies like Nest that demonstrate our
shared passion for creating consumer-inspired products. For
more than 100 years, Whirlpool Corporation has designed for the way
consumers live. It's an exciting time as we look at the future of
the home appliance industry and the number of possibilities on the
horizon."
"Our goal has always been to bring thoughtfulness to your home
and life – and that's what the 'Works with Nest' Program is all
about," said Matt Rogers, Nest
founder and vice president of engineering. "We're excited to
work with iconic brands like Whirlpool to create new
experiences in the home and help save people energy."
Whirlpool brand and Nest have taken the first step in their
collaboration with a "Works with Nest" washer and dryer that
integrates with the Nest Learning Thermostat™
(http://nest.com/thermostat). Available online to purchase now at
The Home Depot (http://whirlpoolhomedepot.com), the laundry pair
connects seamlessly with the Nest Learning Thermostat to leverage
Nest's Home and Away modes. Both the washer and dryer can keep
clothes fresh if a cycle ends while the consumer is not home. The
dryer can also switch into a slightly longer, more energy-efficient
cycle if the consumer is away. In addition, for people who are
enrolled in Nest's Rush Hour Rewards program through a
participating energy provider, the washer and dryer can
automatically delay the start of a cycle during high-demand energy
periods.
Consumers can connect their Nest account to the laundry pair
through the Whirlpool Smart Appliance App available on the Google
Play and App store.
"Our relationship with Nest underscores our commitment to
developing innovations that answer and anticipate consumers'
needs," said Dibkey. "At Whirlpool Corporation, we are focused
creating dynamic consumer experiences that make a house feel like a
home."
Learn more about the "Works with Nest" Whirlpool washer and
dryer at www.whirlpool.com/works-with-nest.
About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation
is the world's leading global manufacturer and marketer of major
home appliances, with annual sales of approximately $19 billion in 2013, 69,000 employees, and 59
manufacturing and technology research centers around the world. The
company markets Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana,
Brastemp, Consul, Bauknecht and other major brand names.
Additional information about the company can be found at
http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com.
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