Discover GE Cync's Stylish Smart Switches: Matter-Compatible Innovations

GE Unveils New Smart Home Products at CES 2023

At CES 2023, GE introduced an exciting range of smart home products that cater to consumers looking to upgrade their home automation experience. The highlights of the announcement included Matter-compatible smart switches, innovative lighting options, and elegant smart shades, all set to roll out in the coming months.

New Matter-Compatible Cync Smart Switches

Among the standout products are two new Cync smart switches: the Smart Keypad Dimmer priced at $44.99 and the Smart Paddle Dimmer available for $25.99. These switches adopt a more utilitarian design, diverging from the quirky motifs traditionally associated with Cync products.

Smart Keypad Dimmer

The Smart Keypad Dimmer comes with programmable buttons for scene control, allowing users to create tailored lighting experiences. The bottom of the unit features up-and-down buttons for easy dimming adjustments. This added functionality establishes the Smart Keypad Dimmer as a versatile component of today's smart home ecosystem.

Smart Paddle Dimmer

In contrast, the Smart Paddle Dimmer maintains a classic switch appearance, augmented with a side slider for dimming. The appeal of both dimmer products is their Matter compatibility, ensuring seamless integration with major smart home ecosystems.

Enhanced Features for Smart Circuits

GE has also announced enhancements for their Cync family of products. Users can now install a Cync switch on a three-way circuit without needing to replace the non-smart switch at the other end. This allows for smart control via voice commands or scheduled automations, even if the circuit is turned off using the standard switch.

Cync Outdoor Lighting Solutions

Further expanding their product line, GE introduced café lights and outdoor strip lights under the banner of Cync Dynamic Effects. These lights come with extraordinary features, enabling users to choose from 16 million colors, tunable white light, musical synchronization, and addressable LEDs.

Café Lights

The café lights will be available in 24-foot and 48-foot lengths, retailing at $39.99 and $69.99, respectively. Designed for outdoor settings, these lights promise durability with reinforced eye holes for hanging.

Strip Lights

Strip lights set to be released in April will measure either 16 feet at $79.99 or 32 feet at $129.99. However, it’s important to note that these lights will not support Matter; users will be limited to incorporating them with either Google Home or Amazon Alexa.

Introducing Smart Shades from the Proseo Line

In an ambitious move, GE also unveiled smart shades as part of their Proseo line designed for high-end spaces. Unlike conventional smart shades, this product requires professional installation, emphasizing a sophisticated integration into any luxury interior. These shades will be controllable via the Savant app, allowing users to manage their environment effortlessly.

Key Features of Smart Shades

• Modern architectural aesthetics
• Performance fabrics
• Options for concealed wires and screws
• Capability to cover large openings like full-wall and floor-to-ceiling corner windows

As noted, these smart shades are custom designed, reflecting their premium pricing and tailored integration into sophisticated spaces.

Conclusion

With these new products, GE is undeniably setting the stage for innovative home automation solutions that underscore functionality, aesthetic appeal, and seamless integration. The launch of these exciting products will begin in March, and they promise to enhance the way consumers experience and interact with their living spaces.