A smart tech advancement by Fuhr is said to have benefitted users of Carl F Groupco’s SmartSecure electronic door locking and access control brand in the UK. The development means that customers can now use Alexa-enabled devices, such as Amazon Echo, to control the SmartConnect app functions.
SmartConnect is a WLAN-based SmartSecure option that uses a smartphone app to set access rights and manage security. The addition of Amazon Alexa, which can be asked to control smart home devices, is described as a ‘significant’ SmartConnect advancement with ‘straightforward’ set-up. Amazon Alexa functionality is available with an update of the SmartConnect app, ensuring existing users can also enjoy its smart capabilities.
John Crittenden, Carl F Groupco’s managing director, commented: “It’s incredible that, when we launched SmartSecure in 2016, we talked about being able to use an app to monitor your door and provide access keys. Now you don’t even need to log into the app – you can talk to Amazon Alexa.
“Because Alexa lives in the cloud it’s always getting smarter which means new capabilities are always being delivered to your device. Using Alexa with SmartConnect is simple and hands-free – just ask, and Alexa will respond instantly.”
