Emerson SmartVoice devices follow verbal instructions without Wi-Fi or a hub

A new line of appliances and small appliances from IAI Smart, They are described as Emerson Smart productsavailable now that lets you operate fans, heaters, smart plugs, and air fryers with your voice — without apps, Wi-Fi, or smart home connectivity at all.

Using the company’s SmartVoice technology, the devices react to wake words to verbal commands, using built-in microphones. Most devices will also offer a built-in speaker so you can respond to commands audibly. IAI Smart emphasizes the ease of use that this provides. “Our guiding principle is simple: make smart home technology easier for everyone,” said Jason Jiang, CEO of IAI Smart. “Voice control should be easy, and it is now.” And because everything is on the device, personal information never leaves the home.

The first devices equipped with this technology include: