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WAUKESHA, WI / ACCESSWIRE / June 14, 2016 / Telkonet, Inc. (OTCQB: TKOI), creator of the EcoSmart platform of intelligent room automation solutions supporting the emerging Internet of Things (IoT), will introduce the first voice-controlled capability for hotel guestroom automation this month at HITEC 2016, the world's largest hospitality technology show. EcoSmart Voice will allow a hotel guest to control the lights, shades, power outlets, temperature settings and more by voicing commands, such as "turn off all lights" or "raise the temperature two degrees."
"We're very excited to show the world how voice-control will revolutionize the way hotel guests interact with technology," said Jason Tienor, President and CEO of Telkonet. "Telkonet strives to help our hotel customers keep pace with the rapid changes in technology that guests have come to expect. Introducing EcoSmart Voice at HITEC 2016 allows us to begin a dialogue with major hoteliers on how they might implement this new innovative component of our EcoSmart platform."
With millennial travelers accounting for a greater percentage of hotel guest counts, hotels have had to work to keep up with their tech-savvy desires. Guests expect the same level of comfort and technology in a hotel room as they have in their home. This means more connected devices that are easy to interact with to complete desired in-room functions, such as controlling the thermostat or turning off the lights.
Voice recognition technology is no longer a fun gimmick, but rather a behavior-changing force in consumer-based wireless devices. Made ubiquitous on mobile devices with Apple's Siri and Google Voice, the integration of voice-control in the home, and now the commercial space, was a natural progression. The EcoSmart Voice capability is vendor neutral and integrates with third-party devices like the Amazon Echo, managed by the EcoCentral SaaS dashboard.
"By integrating our products with the latest technology on the market, we're showing our customers that we're able to stay in front of their business needs and provide needed solutions," added Tienor. "We previously achieved a groundbreaking integration with the Samsung HMS TV and remote control and now seek to do the same with EcoSmart Voice."
ABOUT TELKONET
Telkonet, Inc. (OTCQB: TKOI) provides innovative intelligent automation platforms at the forefront of the Internet of Things (IoT) space. Helping commercial audiences better manage operational costs, the company offers two product lines: EcoSmart and EthoStream. The EcoSmart Intelligent Automation platform is supported by a full-suite of IoT-connected devices that provide in-depth energy usage information and analysis, allowing building operators to reduce energy expenses. EthoStream is one of the largest hospitality high-speed internet access networks in the world, providing public internet access to more than 100 million annual users. Vertical markets that benefit from Telkonet products include hospitality, education, military, government, healthcare and multiple dwelling housing. Telkonet was founded in 1977 and is based in Waukesha, Wis. For more information, visit www.telkonet.com.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements included in this release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties such as competitive factors, technological development, market demand and the Company's ability to obtain new contracts and accurately estimate net revenue due to variability in size, scope and duration of projects, and internal issues in the sponsoring client. Further information on potential factors that could affect the Company's financial results, can be found in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and in its Reports on Forms 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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