Home automation solutions made available to the Kuwait market
UAE - Alghanim Industries, one of the largest, privately-owned companies in the Gulf region has announced its partnership with Belkin International to introduce WeMo's smart home solutions, to their customers. WeMo is the most approachable and affordable entry point to a smart home and enables its users to manage and monitor their home appliances and lighting from anywhere in the world from using handheld smart devices. The Home automation solutions provider offers its users complete control of their household using WeMo app from within the comfort of their home and from anywhere in the world.
Mr. Amanulla Khan, Director-MEA of Belkin International believes that, "WeMo products empower people to switch their homes on and off from anywhere in the world. WeMohome automation solutions possess the quality of unmatched simplicity and scalability. We believe working with Alghanim will be instrumental towards fast tracking the smart home vision in Kuwait market with the help of our home automation solutions."
"The advantage of our enormously diversified operations and a reputed heritage is to generate extensive penetration in the market which is essential to introduce an innovative platform such as WeMo," Khan added.
The concept of a smart home that is more efficient, more personalized and more connected than ever is slowly becoming a reality. While empowering the consumers with an end-to-end smart home solution, WeMo also enables them to reduce their consumption bills and carbon footprints.
Commenting on their offering, Joel Hanson, Director, Alghanim Industries cited, "We are delighted to join hands with Belkin International to introduce WeMo products to the Kuwaiti market. We are launching WeMo products in eight stores across Kuwait. Experiential marketing for the offerings has been created across key stores wherein WEMO products are going to be live for a touch, feel and see experience. Alghanim and Belkin share a similar progressive business culture and market leadership within their respective industries. We look forward to a successful partnership that will benefit both the businesses."
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About WeMo
WeMo is Belkin's award-winning home automation ecosystem and the leader in delivering customizable smart home experiences. Designed to be the most approachable entry point to the smart home, WeMo products and partner products empower people to manage, monitor and adjust their electronics, appliances and lighting from anywhere at any time via the WeMo app at no cost. To learn more about WeMo visit www.wemothat.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
More information about the currently available WEMO products:
Smart LED Lighting
WEMO Smart LED Bulbs allow users to control, schedule and dim their smart LED bulbs from anywhere. As easy as replacing a standard light bulb, the WEMO Smart LED Bulbs work through the WEMO Link and are controlled via Wi-Fi and the WEMO app. The long-lasting bulbs are 60-watt equivalent with 800 Lumens for a bright, pleasing warm white light. Fully dimmable, WEMO Smart LED Bulbs can be controlled individually or in groups.
WEMO NetCam HD+
The WEMO NetCam HD+ is a high definition Wi-Fi camera that allows users to monitor their home day and night in high-quality 720p resolution through a smartphone, tablet or PC. The WEMO NetCam HD+ has a wide-angle glass lens to provide details that are crisp and ultra-clear. Other premium and unique features include night vision, highly secure Wi-Fi streaming, optional cloud storage, easy setup and push to talk. The WEMO NetCam HD + also works with other WEMO devices, which enables users to access their camera via the WEMO app and set up rules and triggers with other installed WEMO solutions.
WEMO Insight Switch
The WEMO Insight Switch can help consumers to gain control over device energy usage by allowing them to set schedules, monitor energy usage on electronics, and find out which devices are used most often. WEMO Insight can notify them instantly if home electronics have been left on and you can choose to either leave them on or turn them off from anywhere. Users can also find out if they have left the A/C window unit running and turn it off, find out if the kids are playing video games instead of doing homework, or schedule a space heater to turn on five minutes before they walk through the door.
WEMO Switch + Motion
The Wi-Fi enabled WEMO Switch + Motion connects home appliances and electronic devices to the user's Wi-Fi network, enabling them control these devices from a smartphone or tablet or switch on or off as soon as movement is detected. The Motion sensor plugs into an outlet and detects motion with a range of up to 10 feet. It then sends a wireless signal to the WEMO Switch to turn the connected device either on or off. The solution also enables the user to program customized notifications and change device status - from anywhere. The WEMO Switch + Motion is ideal to connect heaters, TVs, washers, dryers, fans, lights and more.
For more details on the specific WEMO starter packages available at Omantel, visit: www.omantel.om/OmanWebLib/Individual/Promotions/smart_home_promotion.aspx?linkId=930&MenuId=1134
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