LightwaveRF PLC Google smart speaker partnership (9325D)

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RNS Number : 9325D

LightwaveRF PLC

01 July 2019

1 July 2019

LightwaveRF plc

(AIM: LWRF)

Lightwave partners with Google to offer voice-controlled Smart Lighting out of the box

LightwaveRF plc ("LightwaveRF", "Lightwave" or the "Company"), the leading smart home solutions provider, is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with Google to jointly market its Lightwave compatible smart speakers, making Lightwave the first installed Smart Lighting manufacturer in the UK to offer the convenience of voice-controlled lighting in one starter kit purchase.

The Google Mini and Google Nest Hub, supplied by Google, are being made available for customers to purchase at an attractive bundle price from Lightwave directly on www.lightwaverf.com or from a selection of Lightwave authorised retailers and stockists, including AO.com.

The starter kit bundles offer launched in Germany on the evening of 28 June 2019, via the dedicated Smart Home online retailer, Tink, www.tink.de/lightwave, whilst the UK is scheduled to follow later this month and other European markets thereafter.

Lightwave will also work closely with Google to educate customers on the benefits of the voice-activated Google Assistant for managing their home. Together they will engage in a range of initiatives to demonstrate Lightwave and Google products working together in-store and online.

Commenting on the agreement, Jason Elliott, Lightwave CEO, said: "The contract with Google demonstrates a commitment from both sides to make it easy for customers to select and buy great products that work seamlessly together to create a fantastic experience. The partnership also further reinforces Lightwave's position as the brand that offers the most convenient and affordable installed Smart Lighting solution available on the market."

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About LightwaveRF

LightwaveRF plc is the UK's only fully integrated home automation company.

New customers typically buy a starter pack of Link Plus hub and smart dimmer which has Apple HomeKit compatibility, 2-way communication and built-in energy monitoring. Later adding other easy to install devices from the Lightwave range enables further in-home control, monitoring and automation of lighting, heating and power.

Devices may be operated manually, by smartphone or tablet-based apps and also through Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice control.

Leading tech industry publication 9to5 Mac describes Lightwave as "the best UK HomeKit solution for smart lighting".

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