Neato Botvac™ Connected Series Now Supports Google Home

Newark, CA—March 16, 2017—Neato Robotics, leaders in smart robots for the home, today announces an integration with the Google Assistant on Google Home, available across its Botvac Connected series.

“The explosion of artificial intelligence has enabled more sophisticated voice control and we are happy to bring this revolutionary technology to customers. At the heart of Neato’s brand is – and always has been – technology leadership through innovation — the Google Assistant integration further cements our commitment to innovation in the smart home,” said Giacomo Marini, Chairman and CEO of Neato Robotics.

The Google Assistant on your Google Home can answer questions, play music, manage tasks and control devices in your home like Neato connected robot vacuums. When you’re at home you can just say, “Ok Google, tell Neato robot to start cleaning” for a completely hands-free clean. This integration allows customers to check battery level, locate their robot vacuum with the FindMe function, and schedule a cleaning cycle, all through the power of voice. Neato offers the widest range of choices to operate your robot vacuum from anywhere. Customers can choose how to interact with their robot via the Neato App, Amazon Alexa Skill, Neato Chatbot for Facebook, and now, the Google Assistant. This further extends Neato’s vision of SmartLife™ —using technology that integrates seamlessly with your lifestyle to make life simpler and smarter.

Since the release of its first connected robot vacuum, Neato has continued to innovate in the smart connected home. This new integration further expands technical capabilities and ensures that Neato is fully integrated into the smart connected home.

All Neato robots use the company’s patented Neato LaserSmart™ technology that combines laser scanning, continuous room mapping and real time object detection to plan the most efficient course to clean a home. This means the Neato robot alters its navigation instantly when a new obstacle enters its path. It navigates intelligently even in the dark, moves from room to room, and knows when to return to its base for recharging — and then automatically goes back to where it left off to finish the job. The Neato robots’ iconic D-shape design and CornerClever® technology allows it to clean close to walls and deep into corners where dirt and dust often hide. With one of the largest brushes and dirt bins on the market, Neato robots cover more square footage and pick up more debris than other robot vacuums.

Availability

The Google Assistant on Google Home integration is available today in the US. It is supported by all Neato connected robot vacuums including Botvac D3 Connected, Botvac D5 Connected and Botvac Connected. In addition, the Amazon Alexa skill will be available soon in the US, UK and Germany and will be supported by all Neato connected robot vacuums including Botvac D3 Connected, Botvac D5 Connected and Botvac Connected.

About Neato

Neato Robotics designs robots for the home to improve people’s lives, allowing them to spend less time doing household chores and more time on the things they love. Neato drives innovation with intelligent laser navigation, smart home connectivity, and superior cleaning technologies. For more information, visit: www.neatorobotics.com.

Die Neato Botvac™ Connected-Serie unterstützt jetzt Google Home

Newark, CA / München – 17. März 2017 – Neato Robotics, einer der weltweit innovativsten Hersteller von smarten Haushaltsrobotern, kündigt heute die Integration des Google-Assistenten bei Google Home in die Roboterstaubsauger-Familie Botvac Connected an.
„Die explosionsartige Entwicklung der künstlichen Intelligenz hat eine anspruchsvollere Sprachsteuerung ermöglicht, und wir sind überglücklich, diese revolutionäre Technologie unseren Kunden näherzubringen. Im Mittelpunkt der Marke Neato steht – und so war es immer – die Technologieführerschaft durch Innovation – die Einführung des Google-Assistenten untermauert unser Engagement für Innovationen im Smart Home Bereich“, so Giacomo Marini, Chairman und CEO von Neato Robotics.

 
Der Google-Assistent bei Google Home kann Fragen beantworten, Musik abspielen, Aufgaben erledigen und Geräte in den eigenen vier Wänden, wie den Neato Roboterstaubsauger, steuern. Wenn man zu Hause ist, sagt man einfach „Okay Google, sag Neato, er soll mit der Reinigung beginnen“. Die Integration ermöglicht es den Kunden auch, den Akkustand zu überprüfen, den Roboterstaubsauger mit der FindMe-Funktion zu lokalisieren und den Reinigungszyklus zu planen – einfach und intuitiv per Stimme. Neato bietet die unterschiedlichsten Möglichkeiten, den Roboterstaubsauger von überall aus zu bedienen. Kunden können wählen, ob sie mit ihrem Roboter über die Neato App, Amazon Alexa, Chatbot für Facebook und jetzt den Google-Assistenten interagieren wollen. Dies erweitert die Neato-Vision von SmartLife ™ – Technologie, die sich nahtlos in den Lebensstil integriert, um das Leben einfacher und intelligenter zu machen.
Seit der Vorstellung des ersten Roboterstaubsaugers hat Neato diverse Innovationen im Bereich Smart Home auf den Markt gebracht. Die neue Integration erweitert die technischen Fähigkeiten und sorgt dafür, dass Neato vollständig in das vernetzte Smart Home integriert ist.

 
Alle Neato Roboter nutzen die patentierte Neato LaserSmart ™ Technologie des Unternehmens. Diese Laser-Erfassung ermöglicht kontinuierliche Raumkartierung und Echtzeit-Objekterkennung, um den effizientesten Kurs zu planen und so ein optimales Reinigungsergebnis zu erzielen. Das bedeutet, dass der Neato-Roboter seine Navigation sofort ändert, wenn ein neues Hindernis seinen Weg kreuzt. Er navigiert auch in der Dunkelheit intelligent, bewegt sich von Raum zu Raum und weiß, wann er an seine Basis zum Aufladen zurückkehren muss. Nach einer kleinen Pause kehrt der Roboter dann automatisch dorthin zurück, wo er aufgehört hat und beendet den Job.
Die ikonische D-Form der Neato-Roboter und die CornerClever®-Technologie ermöglichen es, nah an Wänden und in tiefen Ecken zu säubern, wo sich Schmutz und Staub häufig festsetzen. Mit einem der größten Bürsten und Schmutzbehälter auf dem Markt können Neato Roboterstaubsauger mehr Staub aufnehmen als andere Roboter.
Verfügbarkeit

 
Der Google-Assistent mit der  Google Home-Integration ist bereits in den USA verfügbar. Unterstützt werden alle Neato Connected Roboterstaubsauger, darunter der Botvac D3 Connected, der Botvac D5 Connected und der Botvac Connected. Der Google-Assistent wird in Kürze auch in Deutschland zur Verfügung stehen, ebenso wie die Amazon Alexa Skill für die Modelle Botvac D3 Connected und Botvac D5 Connected.

Über Neato Robotics:
Neato Robotics mit Sitz im Silicon Valley, Kalifornien, wurde 2009 mit dem Ziel gegründet, Roboter zu entwickeln, die Hausarbeit so intelligent wie Menschen erledigen. Neato arbeitet an der Verbesserung der Zeitersparnis der Verbraucher, sodass weniger Zeit für Reinigung und dafür mehr Zeit mit Familie und Freunden zur Verfügung steht. Mit seinen Roboterstaubsaugern bietet Neato innovative Produkte, die intelligenter, leistungsfähiger und effektiver sind als andere auf dem Markt erhältliche Staubsaugroboter.
Weitere Informationen zu den neuen Modellen sowie zu weiteren Geräten der Neato-Familie erhalten Sie hier: www.neatorobotics.com/de

Neato Botvac™ Connected Now Works with Amazon Alexa

Neato extends leadership in the smart home, control your Botvac Connected through Alexa

 Newark, CA—November 22, 2016—Neato Robotics, leaders in smart robots for the home, today announced the award-winning Neato Botvac™ Connected is the first Neato robot vacuum that can be controlled via the Alexa voice service using devices like the Amazon Echo and Echo Dot.

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“Neato’s innovation is a huge leap forward for the smart home. Alexa-enabled Botvac Connected advances Neato’s vision of SmartLife™ —where using the latest technology to make your life easier is the clear path to smart living,” said Giacomo Marini, Chairman and CEO of Neato Robotics.

The smart home is quickly catching on with consumers as many see the convenience of an intelligent connected device through which they can manage their home. For example, Alexa is able to assist users with everything from turning off lights to ordering a pizza. With the Neato Botvac Connected integration, Alexa can now voice-control the Neato robot vacuum. All it takes is a simple voice command – ‘Alexa, ask Neato to start cleaning’ – and it’s done. Doing simple tasks is just the first step.

The possibilities are endless. Today, if the Neato Botvac Connected is already vacuuming your floors, and you get a phone call, just say ‘Alexa, ask Neato to pause cleaning’—and give a resume cleaning command once you are off the phone.  The combination of Neato and Alexa means you can keep doing what you are doing and voice command your Botvac Connected at the same time so it fits into your SmartLife.

 About Neato Botvac Connected

Neato’s first official collaboration with Amazon Alexa is now available. The Botvac Connected robot vacuum, which can be controlled via Alexa voice service, is the most powerful Neato robot to date. To take advantage of this new Alexa skill, launch the Alexa app on your smartphone and select Smart Home from the left hand navigation menu, Get More Smart Home Skills and search for ‘Neato’. A Neato Botvac Connected is required, as well as an Alexa-enabled device such as an Amazon Echo or Echo Dot.

Neato Botvac Connected includes the company’s patented Neato LaserSmart™ technology that combines laser scanning, continuous room mapping and real time object detection to plan the most efficient course to clean a home. This means Neato alters its navigation instantly when a new obstacle enters its path. Intelligent navigation, even in the dark, as it moves room to room, and knows when to return to its base for recharging — and then automatically goes back to where it left off to finish the job. The Neato robots’ iconic D-shape design and CornerClever™ technology allows it to get close to walls and deep into corners. With one of the largest brushes and dirt bins on the market, Neato covers more square footage and picks up more debris than any other robot vacuum.

Availability

All existing and new Botvac Connected customers will have access to the Amazon Alexa skill today in the US and in the coming weeks in the UK and later this year in Germany.

About Neato

Neato Robotics designs robots for the home to improve consumers’ lives, allowing them to spend less time doing household chores and more time on the things they love. Neato SmartLife™ is about the intersection of humans and robots in today’s digital world enabling consumers to get back the most valuable thing that exists: more time. Neato drives innovation with intelligent laser navigation, smart home connectivity, and superior cleaning technologies. For more information, visit: www.neatorobotics.com.