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are expected later this year.
" The Microban team has worked hard to innovate and
establish a portfolio of over 25 approved microbial technologies;
partnering with great manufacturers like Legrand allows
us to extend the benefits of that built-in protection to a
broader range of solid products, " says Steve Lutes, Director of
Business Development at Microban.
" When you think of all the times you, or your family, touch
a given light switch, it's easy to see how applying Microban
to the adorne Collection will help keep those devices fresher
and lasting longer. "
A few of the adorne products with Microban on display in
the booth were the 15A Paddle Switch, sofTap switch and
15A Wave Switch. The latter was among the touchless control
technologies Legrand showed that also assist in creating
a healthier home, according to Desiree Webster, Product
Manager, IoT, Legrand. In addition to its adorne Collection,
Legrand highlighted its radiant Collection, including the radiant
Wave Switch, a Best of IBS Awards Finalist in the Kitchen
and Bath category.
" We had adorne Wave Switch, now we have a radiant
Wave Switch. So touchless - think of healthy home, think
of Mom coming in and not wanting to touch [switches and
outlets], " Webster notes.
In addition to the touchless switches being shown at its
booth, Legrand had a plethora of examples of its extensive
range of colors and outlet options within the adorne and
radiant Collections to show the designers coming over from
the KBIS side of the show.
From a technology standpoint, with USB charging for
mobile devices now a must-have for homeowners, Legrand
offers an integrated outlet/USB charger in multiple versions
that can be deployed throughout a home and in hubs like
kitchens especially.
" We offer on-the-wall charging, so think kitchen backsplash.
This is really where the market is moving in terms of
connections and charging - USB charging is rapidly evolving, "
Webster says. " We offer three options - a 3.1-amp, a
6-amp, and 30 watt that is shared between the two devices
[plugged in]. Our latest one, the Power Delivery model gives
you 30 watts per port. "
Getting back to the breadth of design options, Webster
explains that Legrand essentially offers three styles - a
builder-grade entry-level Standard collection, the step-up
radiant design, and then the upper-tier adorne range.
" This is when you want to go crazy with your fit-and-finish,
you can see all the color options, " Webster says of adorne,
which she notes gets spec'd into a lot of custom homes.
Designers also employ them in plenty of " regular homes in
kitchens and baths where they're doing a lot of nice backsplashes
and finishes. "
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The larger display of the
VYNDSTYRKA allows it
to show a variety of air
quality data clearly and
without requiring much
extra navigation.
IKEA Introduces
Matter-Compatible
Indoor Air Sensor
RETAIL GIANT IKEA has been dabbling in the smart home
market quite a bit, and while commonly pitched to the
DIY audience, its products can often be unique and hard
to ignore with the value they bring to the home. Take for
instance, the SYMFONISK light/speaker combo, or its
FYRTUR motorized shades. The newly announced IKEA
VINDSTYRKA air quality sensor is no different.
" With VINDSTYRKA, our
ambition has been to create
an affordable high-performing
air quality sensor to help
our customers become more
aware of the quality of the
air they breathe in their
homes, " says Henrik Telander,
Product owner at IKEA of
Sweden.
The VINDSTYRKA monitor
features a sleek, modern
design with an oversized display,
showing all information
front and center. It can measure
particulate matter up
to 2.5 microns in diameter
(PM2.5), humidity, temperature
and TVOC (total volatile
organic compounds).
According to IKEA, the device will work as a standalone
product; however, it will also come packed with plenty of
integration potential that will greatly enhance the value of
the product and those it connects to. IKEA states that by
connecting to other devices, for instance, the device can be
used as a switch to turn on purifiers or ramp up fan speeds
when high pollutant levels are detected.
Both the STARKVIND air purifier and the VINDSTYRKA
will launch Matter-ready, opening up the potential
integrations even further. The company also notes that by
connecting VINDSTYRKA to the DIRIGERA hub, air quality
data can be transmitted directly through the IKEA Home
Smart app. The app can then also be used to set up the
aforementioned integrations.
The app is also where most programming for additional
functions will take place. For instance, users can use the
app to set up integrations with a STARKVIND purifier.
No price had been announced at press time. IKEA states
it will launch globally in April 2023.
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