CES 2023: GE Lighting Announces Expansion to Its Line of Smart Products
The smart lighting arena features a number of big names like Phillips Hue and Nanoleaf.
But GE Lighting is looking to grow its market share with new introductions at CES 2023 in Las Vegas.
A Larger Cync Ecosystem
There are three new major additions to the entertainment lighting options—Cync Dynamic Effects Smart Hexagon Panels, Cync Dynamic Effects Smart Neon-Shape Lights, and Cync Dynamic Effects Smart Bulbs.
All three can be controlled directly from the Cync app and don’t require a hub or bridge to use. They can provide a multi-color light show, sync with music, and can display up to 16 million color and white tones, including multiple colors at the same time.
You can find the three new lighting products in stores starting in March 2023. Prices range from $19.99 to $199.99.
Another addition is the Cync reveal HD+ Wafer Downlights. They are designed for easy installation with quick connectors and wire clamps along with slim profile and remote junction boxes in tight fits. Accessories like wall wash trims will be available to pair with the lights.
Those will be available sometime in the third quarter of 2023.
We previouslyreviewed other GE Cync productsand found the technology an affordable way to harness smart lighting for your home.
Matter Support and Schlage Integration
GE Lighting is alsogetting on the Matter train.The company’s Cync Full Color Direct Connect Smart Bulb and the Cync Indoor Smart Plug will be upgraded to support Matter with additional options upgraded after that.
The bad news is that previously produced Cync products won’t be given a Matter update.
GE Lighting is also providing a new integration with Schlage smart locks. More information will arrive later in 2023, but you will be able to set lighting automations with lock activity.
Taking a Bigger Leap Into Smart Lighting
Smart lights are always a great first step for a smart home. And GE Lighting looks to continue to improve its affordable lineup that will give buyers even more options.
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