Panasonic launches new range of connected smart home devices in India

Panasonic on Thursday announced the expansion of its IoT and AI-enabled Connected Living platform - Miraie. In addition to that, the company launched a Connected refrigerator, washing machine, WiFi fan, ROMA Smart digital switches and smart WiFi controller plugs and switches in India. These new devices join the first generation of Miraie connected products including connected air conditioners, smart door phones, zigbee plugs and switches that were introduced last year.

The new range of Miraie appliances will be available across Panasonic brand shops, large format retail outlets and online platforms from next week onwards.

Coming to the devices and the features, Panasonic’s Connected Refrigerator comes with a remote temperature control feature wherein users can control refrigerator and freezer temperatures remotely using the Miraie app. It also comes with a mode selection feature that lets users quickly select child lock and different refrigerator modes like fast freezing among others. In addition to that, users can also get information on the status of the refrigerator door, freezer door, ambient temperature and power supply on their smartphones.

Connected Washing Machine, on the other hand, is capable of displaying information on the current wash cycle, time remaining and power supply in the Mobile App. Users can also create and set customised wash programs as favourites for quick selection. There is a Wash Wizard feature that gives users recommendations for best wash quality based on the type of clothes and soil level of clothes. Additionally, users can get reminders with instructions for periodic cleaning of washing machine parts such as drain filter, drum, and lint filter.

Panasonic also launched IoT WIFI Fans. It comes with an AI mode that manages AC and fans together in the room by optimizing power consumption and enhancing comfort. It also features a speed control feature that can modify speed and mode via the Miraie app.

The company also launched ROMA Smart digital lights and blinds with the mood-setting feature. Users can adjust the room brightness as per their needs and control blinds through the Miraie app.

Lastly, the company launched the Smart WiFi Controller switch and plug. These devices come with a feature that enables users to get alerts on a smartphone from motion detection. Users can also rename switches as per the appliances attached.