Nomadix and Telkonet have formed a new integration to create smart in-room experiences for hotels and guests.
Guests can now use their voices to set Telkonet smart thermostats to their preferences via Angie in-room voice assistants. Guests ask Angie to set a specific temperature, switch modes to cool or heat or adjust fan speeds.
“Focusing on a building's energy efficiency is important for the hotelier because it results in economic savings, but equally important it improves guest experience, optimizing in-room comfort for the duration of their stay,” Telkonet CTO Jeff Sobieski said in a statement. “As hotels look to optimize their operations, smart in-room technologies are an important factor in driving cost savings, efficiencies, and meeting new guest expectations. By partnering with Nomadix, the combined integration of our smart thermostats and the Angie voice assistant reduces energy consumption, improves operational efficiency with truly measurable results, and creates a more contactless, personalized experience.”
Angie voice assistants are multilingual, fulfill guest requests, answer common questions about the property and control the TV, drapes and lighting in addition to thermostats. Angie also upgrades and replaces outdated equipment, including alarm clocks, phones, Bluetooth speakers and advertising screens (on select models).
“In the face of staffing challenges, hotels are adopting smart technologies to assist stretched staff by automating tasks such as answering property questions and optimizing thermostat temperatures in empty rooms,” said Tammy Estes, chief product officer at Nomadix. “These upgrades also create more comfort and accessibility for guests to feel at home when they travel.”