ADDING MULTIMEDIA First Alert Connects Safety and Simplicity at 2016 Consumer Electronics Show
Apple® HomeKit-enabled Onelink by First Alert®
Portfolio Ushers in New Era of Smart Products
LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pairing First Alert’s legacy of safety and innovation with Apple’s revolutionary
HomeKit technology, the new Onelink by First Alert® portfolio
of products sets the stage for a new era of safe, secure and simple
connected homes. Delivering convenience, control and peace of mind, this
innovative collection of smart devices will be the focal point of the
Onelink by First Alert booth (Sands Expo #71831) at the 2016 Consumer
Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
CES attendees will experience first-hand the many features and benefits
of the new Onelink products via an experiential presentation, designed
to demonstrate how they work together to make it easy for consumers to
monitor and control their homes’ comfort and security from anywhere, at
any time.
“Onelink by First Alert brings safety and simplicity with security to
the connected home space,” said Tom Russo, president of First Alert. “By
demonstrating how these products work – and work together – we can give
visitors a real sense of the limitless possibilities that are available
to protect what matters most: our families and homes.”
Common Sense Products for Connected Homes
The Onelink by First Alert portfolio includes a range of home monitoring
devices designed to seamlessly integrate with a growing number of
HomeKit accessories to create a comprehensive smart home system that
conveniently connects users to their homes via the Onelink Home App on
their iOS devices (iPhone, iPad and iPod touch) or Apple Watch. Initial
product offerings include:
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Onelink by First Alert Wi-Fi Smoke + Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm
– This intuitive, easy-to-install, two-in-one alarm protects against
the threats of smoke and carbon monoxide, and notifies users on their
iOS devices in the event of an emergency. The alarm is offered in both
hardwired (with 10-year sealed battery back-up) and 10-year sealed
battery versions to accommodate different consumer needs and building
requirements.
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Onelink by First Alert Wi-Fi Environment Monitor – A
first-of-its-kind innovation, this smart device features advanced
sensing technologies to monitor for both high and low levels of carbon
monoxide (CO), both of which can be harmful. Additionally, it monitors
temperature and humidity and notifies users on their iOS devices of
any changes. A multi-colored LED ring on the device informs users at a
glance regarding the status of a room’s environment, and changes color
to indicate shifts in temperature or other conditions. -
Onelink by First Alert Wi-Fi Safe – Convenient connectivity is
the hallmark of this sleek and smart safe. It connects remotely via
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 LE with iOS devices, and can be unlocked
securely from the Onelink Home App. The battery-operated safe includes
a built-in accelerometer that detects motion and alerts users via the
app if anyone attempts to move or open it. -
Onelink by First Alert Wi-Fi Thermostat – Ideal for homes and
small business settings, this programmable regulator connects easily
to Wi-Fi and enables users to control their heating and cooling
directly from an iOS device via the Onelink Home App. Using the app or
the thermostat’s full-color touchscreen interface, users can set the
temperature, turn heating or air conditioning on or off, trigger
pre-set home or away settings, and set a schedule by the day of the
week and the time of day.
“Since inventing our first smoke alarm more than 50 years ago, First
Alert has been at the forefront of advancement in home safety
technology,” noted Russo. “This legacy, combined with the proven
performance of our products through the years, has earned First Alert a
reputation as the most trusted name in home safety*. The Onelink
portfolio brings our expertise to the growing connected home space, and
we look forward to continuing to win consumers’ trust in this dynamic
arena.”
Powerful Personal Protection
In addition to showcasing connected products for the home, First Alert
also will debut its new Onelink Safety App. This personal safety
app, which works with Apple Watch and iPhone devices, provides users
with quick, efficient and convenient connectivity, allowing them to
notify emergency contacts if they are in need of support or help. With a
simple tap of the alert screen, or by using Siri commands, the in-app
capability allows users to quickly contact up to five emergency contacts
on their mobile devices with push notifications if the app user is need
of assistance. The app also sends live GPS tracking of the user’s
location.
Through the Onelink Safety app, users can easily and quickly activate an
emergency alert sound on their iPhone, press to call 911 emergency
services directly with a phone call, or communicate quickly to their
emergency contacts with in-app predefined messaging.
The Onelink by First Alert Wi-Fi Smoke + CO Alarm is currently available
at Lowe’s, Amazon.com, Apple.com and in Apple stores across the country.
Other HomeKit-enabled Onelink products and the Onelink Safety App will
become available in 2016. For more information, visit www.firstalert.com/onelink
or http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/events/?eventName=2016-international-ces&pressKitName=firstalertonelink.
*First Alert Brand Trust Survey, June 2015 ? Results are based on the
responses of 1,003 adults, ages 18 and older, living in the United
States who completed a telephone survey, June 11-14, 2015. Results are
accurate to +/- 3 percentage points with a 95 percent confidence level
and can be generalized to the entire adult population in the United
States within those statistical parameters. For more information or a
copy of the complete survey and results, contact Tim Young at LCWA:
312/565-4628 or tyoung@lcwa.com.
About BRK Brands, Inc.
BRK Brands, Inc. (Aurora, IL), is a fully owned subsidiary of Jarden
Corporation NYSE:JAH, a leading provider of niche consumer products used
in and around the home. For 50 years, BRK Brands, Inc. has been the
manufacturer of First Alert®-branded
home-safety products, the most trusted and recognized safety brand in
America. BRK® Brands designs and develops
innovative safety solutions including Tundra™
Fire Extinguishing Spray, ONELINK® wireless
alarms and a comprehensive line of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms,
fire extinguishers and escape ladders to protect what matters most. Such
products are also marketed under the BRK Electronics® brand,
The Professional Standard for the builder and contractor audiences. BRK
Brands, Inc. products are found in more than 30 countries worldwide. For
more information, visit http://www.firstalert.com,
http://www.brkelectronics.com
or http://www.jarden.com.
About Jarden Corporation
Jarden Corporation is a diversified, global consumer products company
with a portfolio of over 120 trusted, authentic brands. Jarden’s record
of strong financial performance and organic growth is supported by a
focused operating culture coupled with value enhancing acquisitions and
shareholder focused capital allocation. Jarden operates in three primary
business segments through a number of well recognized brands, including:
Branded Consumables: Ball®, Bee®, Bernardin®, Bicycle®, Billy Boy®,
Crawford®, Diamond®, Envirocooler®, Fiona®, First Alert®, First
Essentials®, Hoyle®, Kerr®, Lehigh®, Lifoam®, Lillo®, Loew-Cornell®,
Mapa®, Millefiori®, NUK®, Pine Mountain®, Quickie®, Spontex®, Tigex®,
Waddington, Yankee Candle® and YOU®; Outdoor Solutions: Abu Garcia®,
AeroBed®, Berkley®, Campingaz® and Coleman®, Dalbello®, ExOfficio®,
Fenwick®, Greys®, Gulp!®, Hardy®, Invicta®, Jostens®, K2®, Marker®,
Marmot®, Mitchell®, Neff®, PENN®, Rawlings®, Shakespeare®, Squadra®,
Stearns®, Stren®, Trilene®, Völkl® and Zoot®; and Consumer Solutions:
Bionaire®, Breville®, Cadence®, Crock-Pot®, FoodSaver®, Health o meter®,
Holmes®, Mr. Coffee®, Oster®, Patton®, Rainbow®, Rival®, Seal-a-Meal®,
Sunbeam®, VillaWare® and White Mountain®. Headquartered in Florida,
Jarden ranks #348 on the Fortune 500 and has over 35,000 employees
worldwide. For further information about Jarden, please visit www.jarden.com.
©2016 BRK Brands, Inc., Aurora, IL 60504. All rights reserved.
First Alert® is a registered trademark of The First Alert
Trust, Aurora, IL 60504.
BRK Electronics® is a registered trademark of BRK Brands,
Inc., Aurora, IL 60504.
NYSE is a registered service mark of NYSE Group, Inc.
Contacts
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Gigi Lubin and Christie Hester
312-543-8497 or
708-268-9222
gigi@newsmarkinc.com
or christie@newsmarkinc.com
or
L.C.
Williams & Associates
Tim Young
312-565-4628
tyoung@lcwa.com
