Hubbell-iDevices Mashup Produces App-Controlled EV Charger, Fan Switch at CES

The first fruits of Hubbell’s April iDevices acquisition (see 1704280029) appeared Wednesday at CES in jointly developed products showing the companies’ breadth in the IoT. IDevices introduced an electric vehicle (EV) charger that can be controlled, monitored and scheduled from a mobile device, and bowed a ceiling fan switch capable of control by voice or a mobile device. The products are the first of many innovations to come that combine iDevices’ IoT experience with Hubbell’s 130 years of manufacturing and distribution experience, said iDevices President Chris Allen. The EV charger doesn’t require a hub, works with Alexa and Google Assistant and is compatible with Android and iOS devices; it comes in hardwired and plug-in module versions that mount to a garage wall. The ceiling fan switch fits in a traditional gang box and works with any standard rocker faceplate, said the company. Prices weren’t given for the products, which are due later this year.