Honeywell is turning up the heat on its rival Google Nest with the launch of the UK’s first voice-controlled thermostat.
The new technology allows users to adjust the temperature in their homes simply by saying "hello, thermostat", followed by a voice command such as "make it warmer" or "make it much cooler".
Upon installation the thermostat immediately recognises the homeowner’s voice and adjusts the temperature setting based on their request. Far-field voice-control technology helps to cut through the ambient noise of a busy household and recognise these commands – even from across the room.