Logitech Pop Home Switch is brilliantly simple
Connected-home technology and the Internet of Things are poised to explode in popularity over the next several years. My, how far humanity has come -- having our refrigerators, thermostats, and door locks connected to the internet. Huzzah! All joking aside, it is actually exciting stuff, folks.
Today, Logitech announces a very curious home device. Simply called "Pop", it is a switch, that when pressed, can perform an action. Actually, each switch can do three actions, depending on how the user interacts with it. It is looking like Logitech has hit a home-run with Pop.
"Each switch can trigger three actions using different presses -- a single press, a double press, and a long press. For example, you can set individual switches to turn smart products on/off, adjust brightness and scene presets, or quickly access your favorite Sonos music playlists and stations", says Logitech.
The company further says, "the Pop app (available for Android and iPhone) scans your Wi-Fi network for compatible devices in the home. Then, you can assign individual devices to a switch or combine multiple devices into a single trigger using Recipes -- simple combinations of product controls you can set up using the Pop app. So, if you want to set the mood with lighting and the music turned up for date night, you can do that easily with a single press of Pop. Or if your kids want the music tuned to a specific playlist or the lights bright to help them concentrate when they’re studying, they can easily do that with another press".
Yes, the Pop seems unbelievably simple, and that is why I am totally fascinated. Look, not everyone is a technology expert; sometimes brilliance is bred from limitation. Logitech's Pop could be a godsend for someone that doesn't want any degree of complication.
The Pop switch can sit on, say, a table, where it can perform a few actions for a child or elderly family member. Heck, people of all ages and capacities should be able to find uses. I envision a few being scattered around a house, becoming second-nature for users.
While compatibility can grow over time, Logitech says it will initially work with "LIFX, Phillips Hue, Lutron, and INSTEON" devices. It can even be linked with some Harmony remote controls.
If you are interested in purchasing the Pop Home Switch Starter Pack, it can be yours for $99.99 later this month. Each additional Pop Add-On Home Switch will cost $39.99. In addition to white, the switches will be available in coral and turquoise too.
Do you think Logitech has hit a home-run with Pop? Tell me in the comments.