LED lighting manufacturer Ketra has followed up its recent introduction of Creston and Lutron smart home lighting control system integration with another layer of smart control: voice command integration. Ketra’s lighting systems are now integration compatible with Amazon Alexa, and the manufacturer plans to introduce Google Home integration in February.
According to Ketra, its lighting is the first architectural-grade lighting system to offer smart home integration. The manufacturer expects that this move will allow its lighting to gain ground in the residential market.
“Technology is truly the driving force at Ketra—from the proprietary semiconductors inside each lamp to the new ability to integrate with smart home systems, we’re continually working to optimize how users experience, control, and benefit from Ketra lights,” says Nav Sooch, CEO of Ketra. “With this growth in our product portfolio, we look forward to expanding our reach in the residential market and equipping homes with the highest quality light, now easier than ever to use.”
Ketra’s LED light fixtures are designed to operate on circadian lighting rhythms, which emulate the presence of natural light throughout the day and offer similar wellness benefits. “Discerning homeowners understand that not all light is created equal,” Sooch says. “Ketra gives you that perfect, crisp white during the day, and soft, amber glow in the evening. The lights dynamically shift, matching the sun’s changing color temperature throughout the day. Now with home automation, the benefits of Ketra are beyond wellness and aesthetics—the user experience is streamlined, whether you want to control your lights remotely or using voice commands. It’s the full package.”
Ketra home owners will need to download the 1.14.1 firmware update in order to enable Alexa and Google Home integration. ketra.com
