Australian IoT specialist Quantify Technology Holdings Limited (ASX:QFY) says it can change the way homes operate after it successfully integrated the Amazon Alexa voice technology , using Amazon Echo products, into its patented flagship product, the Q Device.
The integrated product is in beta testing and has been added to Quantify Technology’ s demonstration apartment on York Street, Sydney where it can be viewed by prospective partners and clients.
Alexa is an intelligent personal assistant developed by Amazon, first used in the Amazon Echo and the Amazon Echo Dot devices.
Quantify Technology Chief Executive Officer, Mark Lapins, said the integration with Alexa leverages the power and scale of the Amazon cloud and provides Quantify Technology with the tools to create significantly more advanced features when paired with its core technology platform.
He said the integrated product will be available in the future via Quantify Technology ’s recently announced distribution deal with Harvey Norman Commercial NSW & ACT, which is estimated to deliver future revenues to Quantify Technology of around $ 25 million to $ 3 0 million per annum.
“The pairing of the technologies is the first of its kind in Australia and opens up a wide range of new vertical applications for retirement living, hospitality, healthcare and other industries that will benefit from a digital assistant that is a part of every room of every building,” Mr Lapins said.
Future developments will see a dedicated Alex a-enabled fascia developed so that users can simply replace an existing Quantify Technology light switch face plate with a fully Alexa-enabled face plate, ensuring access to full voice control is a simple install in any room, anywhere.
“Now voice control is not only practical, it is seamless, allowing users to control all their connected devices without apps or smart devices,” Mr Lapins said.
“Through this integration, we’re changing the IoT landscape in ways that will not only alter the direction of the industry, but will also draw more attention to the exploding technology expertise here in Australia. It’s exciting to be part of making history and celebrating our country’s investment in the future,” he said.