Read on to learn more about a number of ways you can integrate voice control technology into your home to effortlessly interact with your environment and enhance your day-to-day experience.
Most of us have experienced what we refer to as the “chicken hands” phenomenon. It feels like Murphy’s Law; the very moment your hands are handling raw chicken during dinner prep – or something else equally messy or unsanitary – someone or something needs your hands-on help. However, what if you had voice commands that could help prevent cross-contamination while you keep your house running with ease?
Voice assistant technology has existed since the 1950s when the first speech recognition systems were developed, but early systems were extremely limited, recognizing only a few words or phrases. Now, voice commands are so ubiquitous that voice activation often happens accidentally (Alexa/Siri - stop listening)!
Our team at Integration Controls is at the forefront of discovering and implementing new uses for automation and voice commands every day — complete with comprehensive tutorials for the solutions we install. Read on to learn more about voice control technology that effortlessly interacts with your environment and enhances your day-to-day experience.
During times when you’re ready to wind down or find yourself suddenly not feeling well after a long day, it’s a simple life luxury to use a voice command to adjust the lighting in the room without having to get up. Our voice control assistant, Josh.ai, can access motorized window shades to provide privacy at a moment’s notice while adjusting natural light. Automated lighting has the ability to come in handy when you really need it – both during the day, and especially at night.
For all of the parents out there – remember when your baby cried out at 1 am, 3 am, and 5 am? What if you had voice recognition technology to illuminate the way to the crib for safety? You could then dim or brighten lights without needing to disturb the baby and then maybe you could get a little rest.
With smart doorbell integration, you can receive real-time notifications when someone is at the door, allowing you to converse with visitors and grant access through your iPhone or Android device whether you are at home or not. Integration Controls brings this convenience to life by integrating voice controls for any door into your smart home setup. When you receive a notification that someone is at the door, use a simple command like, "Hey Josh, unlock the front door” for a hands-free approach to let someone in. This is particularly invaluable in larger homes, where getting up to answer the door can be an inconvenience or long trek. Instead of navigating through a sprawling, multi-level residence, you can stay where you are and grant or deny access accordingly.
Imagine you’ve finally sat down after a long day and are about to enjoy a cup of tea and some dedicated time to unwind. Gone are the days of needing to get up to adjust the lights, answer the door, turn on the fireplace, look at a device to set up the right app on your smart TV, or adjust the volume on the stereo. Let your downtime be truly restful and relaxing by using a simple command like “Hey Josh —dim the lights and play my relaxation mix.” Eliminating the need to think three steps ahead before finally getting comfortable on the couch is priceless!
Product Feature: Josh.ai
If you’ve experienced Apple, Google, and Amazon voice recognition products, you may have noticed that they listen in on your conversations for marketing goods and services. Although these products are all able to grant the voice access you need to interact with your home, our vendor partner, Josh.ai, offers an even more private and personalized solution for marrying voice control to home automation.
Josh.ai, an American company, got its start by developing a voice-controlled home automation system known as “Josh.” This brand is an excellent choice if you're looking for an advanced and specialized home automation system with superior language capabilities (currently in English) and privacy features that don’t communicate with outside companies.
In addition to voice, Josh features a beautiful and intuitive app that’s easy to customize and streamline for your preferences and how you live life. On a purely aesthetic level, Josh.ai offers the smallest architectural microphone for home control on the market. Blending home technology and design creates an environment with seamlessly integrated technology… our specialty!
Whether you're in the midst of a busy day or simply enjoying some downtime, voice control offers unmatched convenience and peace of mind for modern homeowners, navigating busy schedules. Integration Controls offers an array of voice command technology that can be seamlessly integrated into your home enhancing your entertainment, ambiance, comfort, and peace of mind. Reach out today to learn how we can integrate technology and help you create voice-activated shortcuts to your favorite home settings. To preview a few of our favorites, check out this video tutorial on our resource page!
Great experience — everyone we dealt with (Jon, Jeremy, Troy) was friendly and professional. It has been a wonderful experience and we LOVE our new shades. I highly recommend Integration Controls!
Absolutely fantastic service and organization. I can’t wait to work with them again.
Friendly staff and amazing work! The leaders in home automation in the STL area.
