Thursday, September 6, 2018

KB Home Links With Google

Los Angeles-based homebuilder KB Home, in another move to boost the technology features of its homes, said this morning that it has linked up with Google, to integrate its homes with Google Assistant. According to KB Home, it will offer up the KB Smart Home Systems, an in-home system which will be included with new homes at select communities in Denver, Colorado; Las Vegas, Nevada; Jacksonville, Florida; and Orange County, California. Financial details of the integration deal were not announced, however, KB Home said those developments will include Google's Wi-Fi mesh systems; the Nest Hello Video Doorbell; and two smart speaker, the Google Home and Google Home Mini, among other features. Image: KB Home's showcase community in the Denver area, which now features Google Assistant.