BENTON HARBOR, Mich.,
Jan. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- Whirlpool Corporation is expanding its smart home appliance
ecosystem this year with the announcement of a collaboration with
Honeywell. Consumers will now be able to connect smart appliances
from Whirlpool Corporation to Honeywell's line of connected
thermostats, allowing for remote management of their appliance
operating modes and energy outputs.* The capabilities will roll out
across brands in the Whirlpool Corporation portfolio throughout
2018.
"This collaboration with Honeywell is another example of how
Whirlpool Corporation is working to make the connected home a
reality, with functionalities that are both convenient and
purposeful for our consumers," said Brett
Dibkey, Whirlpool Corporation vice president, brand and
strategy in North America. "The
capabilities made possible through this collaboration will help
homeowners take the guesswork out of home appliance energy
management while they're away, and bring peace of mind that their
appliances are operating according to their personal
preference."
Connection capabilities between Whirlpool Corporation appliances
and Honeywell thermostats will be available in 2018 on more than 25
Whirlpool brand appliances. Functionalities will include**:
- Opportunity for auto-adjustment to "away" mode on appliances
when Honeywell geofencing technology detects a consumer is away
from home
- Ability to delay appliance cycles like dishwashing until the
consumer is detected via the Honeywell thermostat app to be away
from home
- Managing the temperature of the home based on appliance
cycles
"We're pleased to be collaborating with Whirlpool Corporation to
help consumers keep their homes comfortable, secure and operating
more efficiently," said Scott
Harkins, vice president and general manager, connected
homes, Honeywell Home and Building Technologies. "This integration
with Whirlpool, a leader in the home appliance space, allows us to
continue to offer homeowners an even easier, more seamless
opportunity to make smarter decisions, specifically as it relates
to energy use."
Announced this week at CES 2018, this collaboration further
underscores Whirlpool Corporation's dedication to understanding
what consumers truly desire for the smart home of today and
tomorrow, and to bringing the best capabilities and functionalities
to its connected appliances.
From January 9-12, CES® attendees
can get up close to all Whirlpool brand innovations at booth #41725
in the Smart Home section, located at the Sands Expo Center. For
more information on the company's care-centric product innovations
and to join the conversation, visit ces.whirlpool.com and follow
#CareSmarter. For more information on Honeywell's full line of
connected home products including thermostats, doorbells, security
systems and other home comfort products, go to
https://yourhome.honeywell.com.
*WiFi & App required. Features subject to change. For
details and privacy statement, visit
whirlpool.com/connect.
**Thermostat may not immediately
detect that consumer is away.
About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool
Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is the number one major appliance
manufacturer in the world, with approximately $21 billion in annual sales, 93,000 employees and
70 manufacturing and technology research centers in 2016. 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.
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