Universal Electronics to Launch Connected Home Platform at CES

Universal Electronics said it will launch a connected home platform at CES with a recurring monthly revenue opportunity for its customers. The Smarter Living kits give Universal’s customers a fast track to offering smart home services to end users, said Arsham Hatambeiki, senior vice president-product and technology. Kits are available for different market segments: the Care platform is a low-cost, self-monitored safety and security platform using Ecolink Zigbee window/door sensors and motion sensors; Eco is built around Zigbee connected thermostat and occupancy sensors in a voice-controllable solution; and hospitality is an energy management, entertainment control and in-room service integration for hotels. Universal will demonstrate the platform and design concepts at booth #42325 in the Sands Expo.