(October 12, 2022) In addition to announcing a new partnership with Josh.ai, Bond arrived at CEDIA 2022 with its Bond Bridge Pro and new Sidekick Keypad smart home solutions. The programmable Bond Bridge Pro ($379 MSRP) commands RF-controlled appliances using its device hub and Bond Home App. The App adds scheduling/programming plus voice activation via Josh.ai, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and SmartThings Apps. It also easily integrates with Control4, Crestron, Elan, RTI, Homebridge, and Hubitat control systems. No installation or wiring is required, and a single Bond Bridge Pro can control fifty connected appliances in a 3,500 square foot home.
Bond's Sidekick Shade Keypad ($79 MSRP) is a wireless 5-channel universal remote that provides direct individual and group control to motorized shades/awnings with no advance planning or wiring required. It's compatible with most motorized window shades and awnings including Rollease, Somfy, Dooya, Nice, and AMP. When used with the Bond Bridge Pro, the Bond Home App (and home control system if integrated) depicts the correct open/closed state of the shade as if it were a 2-way smart shade.
We spent time with Bond's Chris Merck, exploring the company's versatile hardware offerings on the CEDIA show floor!
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