Eve Systems Announces New Light Strip, Power Strip and Light Switch

[MacRumors]

Eve Systems, formerly Elgato, today announced several new additions to its popular HomeKit product lineup, including a power strip, a light strip, and a new light switch for use in Europe.

The Eve Light Strip follows the Eve Flare, a HomeKit-connected mood lamp that was released in May. The Eve Flare was limited to countries in Europe and is not available in the U.S., but the Light Strip will see a wider release.

The LED light strip works with a selection of pre-installed lighting scenes and allows users to set their own colors. According to Eve, the Light Strip provides up to 1800 lumens across its two meter length thanks to triple-diode architecture. Eve Light Strip can be extended to a total length of 10m with additional light strip purchases.

Unlike most Eve products, which connect to HomeKit over Bluetooth, the Light Strip connects using a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection. It does not, however, require a bridge and works on a standalone basis.

The Eve Power Strip is a triple-socket power strip that adds separate HomeKit-based controls to three devices that are plugged into it. It features a black housing that's framed in aluminum, with built-in surge protection safeguards.

With the Eve app, the Eve Power Strip is able to measure power consumption and provide energy cost projections, allowing users to keep track of power usage for the devices that are plugged in. Like the Eve Light Strip, Eve Power Strip connects to a HomeKit setup using a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection.

The third product Eve is announcing today is a new Eve Light Switch, which is designed to replace common European switches. Eve already has a Light Switch compatible with U.S. setups, and this new version expands the light switch to Europe.

With HomeKit integration, all Eve accessories can be controlled via Siri voice commands, through the Home app, or through the dedicated Eve app. Eve accessories can also be integrated into HomeKit scenes and automations alongside other HomeKit products.

Eve Light Strip, the new Eve Light Switch, and the Eve Power Strip will be available at a later date from the Eve website and from retailers like Amazon. The Light Switch will be priced at 99.95 euros, while the Light Strip will be priced at $79.95. Pricing for the Power Strip has yet to be announced.

Article Link: Eve Systems Announces New Light Strip, Power Strip and Light Switch

 

[Dayv]

Eve Systems, formerly Elgato, today announced several new additions to its popular HomeKit product lineup, including a power strip, a light strip, and a new light switch for use in Europe.

The Eve Light Strip follows the Eve Flare, a HomeKit-connected mood lamp that was released in May. The Eve Flare was limited to countries in Europe and is not available in the U.S., but the Light Strip will see a wider release.

The LED light strip works with a selection of pre-installed lighting scenes and allows users to set their own colors. According to Eve, the Light Strip provides up to 1800 lumens across its two meter length thanks to triple-diode architecture. Eve Light Strip can be extended to a total length of 10m with additional light strip purchases.

Unlike most Eve products, which connect to HomeKit over Bluetooth, the Light Strip connects using a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection. It does not, however, require a bridge and works on a standalone basis.

The Eve Power Strip is a triple-socket power strip that adds separate HomeKit-based controls to three devices that are plugged into it. It features a black housing that's framed in aluminum, with built-in surge protection safeguards.

With the Eve app, the Eve Power Strip is able to measure power consumption and provide energy cost projections, allowing users to keep track of power usage for the devices that are plugged in. Like the Eve Light Strip, Eve Power Strip connects to a HomeKit setup using a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection.

The third product Eve is announcing today is a new Eve Light Switch, which is designed to replace common European switches. Eve already has a Light Switch compatible with U.S. setups, and this new version expands the light switch to Europe.

With HomeKit integration, all Eve accessories can be controlled via Siri voice commands, through the Home app, or through the dedicated Eve app. Eve accessories can also be integrated into HomeKit scenes and automations alongside other HomeKit products.

Eve Light Strip, the new Eve Light Switch, and the Eve Power Strip will be available at a later date from the Eve website and from retailers like Amazon. The Light Switch will be priced at 99.95 euros, while the Light Strip will be priced at $79.95. Pricing for the Power Strip has yet to be announced.

Article Link: Eve Systems Announces New Light Strip, Power Strip and Light Switch

[doublepost=1535637111][/doublepost]This company seems to exist almost entirely on product announcements. I’m not sure they’re worth drawing attention to.

 

[macduke]

[doublepost=1535637111][/doublepost]This company seems to exist almost entirely on product announcements. I’m not sure they’re worth drawing attention to.

What in the world are you even talking about? https://www.evehome.com/en/store

This company has been around since 1992. They've made a name for themselves creating video capture equipment which is widely used in the industry and in recent years they have pivoted to become a smart home company. They are currently in the middle of that pivot and I think their clean design language is a welcome addition to this space. For now there are plenty of real, shipping products that you can buy and even more coming soon.

 

[Pupi]

A light switch that costs €100? Wut?

 

[name99]

A light switch that costs €100? Wut?

Eve/Elgato is similar to Apple. They cost more but, for the most part they are worth it -- they deliver stuff that's designed better, that works properly on day one, and that keeps working.

I'm not (at least right now) in the market for any of these three things, but I can say that, for example, when I wanted a smart socket two months ago, I tried (and returned) three cheaper brands which sucked in various ways (didn't support functionality they claimed, their iOS app kept crashing, they refused to configure properly when I tried to set them up), till I eventually said screw it, paid the 35% or so premium for the Eve version, and, big surprise, it worked perfectly, set up was a delight, did everything it promised...

I've bought a bunch of their stuff, from their room environment sensor to their motion detector to their HTPC system (back when they were Elgato and were selling EyeTV) and every time it's the same story --- you pay more, but it's worth it. (Assuming of course you NEED what they are selling. I don't need, eg, a smart light switch, so I'm in no position to comment on what makes a good one, or how much it's worth paying for.)

 

[Jeaz]

[doublepost=1535637111][/doublepost]This company seems to exist almost entirely on product announcements. I’m not sure they’re worth drawing attention to.

What are you on about? They have a lot of announcements because they release a lot of products.
But the products are real and they have lots of products available at the Apple Store as an example.


But the 100 euros for the light switch is a bit pricey though.

 

[justperry]

A light switch that costs €100? Wut?

You can get a 4 channel Gira Zigbee switch or Jung (Eu standaard) for the same price, much more functionality, much better design than this old fashioned square switch.
This switch is way overpriced, like 100% too much.

Eve/Elgato is similar to Apple. They cost more but, for the most part they are worth it -- they deliver stuff that's designed better, that works properly on day one, and that keeps working.

I'm not (at least right now) in the market for any of these three things, but I can say that, for example, when I wanted a smart socket two months ago, I tried (and returned) three cheaper brands which sucked in various ways (didn't support functionality they claimed, their iOS app kept crashing, they refused to configure properly when I tried to set them up), till I eventually said screw it, paid the 35% or so premium for the Eve version, and, big surprise, it worked perfectly, set up was a delight, did everything it promised...

I've bought a bunch of their stuff, from their room environment sensor to their motion detector to their HTPC system (back when they were Elgato and were selling EyeTV) and every time it's the same story --- you pay more, but it's worth it. (Assuming of course you NEED what they are selling. I don't need, eg, a smart light switch, so I'm in no position to comment on what makes a good one, or how much it's worth paying for.)

Not this switch though, it's fugly, but I agree with the rest of your post, they just work out of the box although setting up could be a bit tricky but by no means too difficult (taking about the smart plug).

 

[name99]

You can get a 4 channel Gira Zigbee switch or Jung (Eu standaard) for the same price, much more functionality, much better design than this old fashioned square switch.
This switch is way overpriced, like 100% too much.



Not this switch though, it's fugly, but I agree with the rest of your post, they just work out of the box although setting up could be a bit tricky but by no means too difficult (taking about the smart plug).

My experience with the smart plug is that it was set up like HomeKit stuff is supposed to be; so you just open the Apple Home app, tap the button for a new device, and let the camera take a photo of the magic number on the back.
Easy peasy

Maybe if you try to enroll the device through the Eve app it's less obvious? I din't try that. But once you enroll via HomeKit, the Eve app (like any other HomeKit based app) knows about it automatically.

 

[justperry]

My experience with the smart plug is that it was set up like HomeKit stuff is supposed to be; so you just open the Apple Home app, tap the button for a new device, and let the camera take a photo of the magic number on the back.
Easy peasy

Maybe if you try to enroll the device through the Eve app it's less obvious? I din't try that. But once you enroll via HomeKit, the Eve app (like any other HomeKit based app) knows about it automatically.

I had some trouble setting it up, can't exactly recall what was the issue but I think I didn't have a code or whatever on the package, think the Homekit number didn't work either, might have been using the app.
But, it never failed after setting it up, so that's a good thing.

 

[Scooz]

My experience with the smart plug is that it was set up like HomeKit stuff is supposed to be; so you just open the Apple Home app, tap the button for a new device, and let the camera take a photo of the magic number on the back.
Easy peasy

Maybe if you try to enroll the device through the Eve app it's less obvious? I din't try that. But once you enroll via HomeKit, the Eve app (like any other HomeKit based app) knows about it automatically.

I also had mixed results with setting up Homekit devices (all Elgato/Eve...). Sometimes they were added right away, sometimes the registration timed out and only worked after two more attempts.

Really can‘t say what the actual prob/diff was, as code scanning worked well and everythings else should have too, from what I saw.

 

[Jeaz]

You can get a 4 channel Gira Zigbee switch or Jung (Eu standaard) for the same price, much more functionality, much better design than this old fashioned square switch.
This switch is way overpriced, like 100% too much.



Not this switch though, it's fugly, but I agree with the rest of your post, they just work out of the box although setting up could be a bit tricky but by no means too difficult (taking about the smart plug).

I prefer the look of the Eve switch over the ones you linked. They seem to have more functionality but prefer the more traditional and minimalistic design of the Eve one. The Gira and Jung screams techy.

 

[beanbaguk]

What in the world are you even talking about? https://www.evehome.com/en/store

This company has been around since 1992. They've made a name for themselves creating video capture equipment which is widely used in the industry and in recent years they have pivoted to become a smart home company. They are currently in the middle of that pivot and I think their clean design language is a welcome addition to this space. For now there are plenty of real, shipping products that you can buy and even more coming soon.

The real world. Even Extend was the first of their "Product Announcements". Never saw it happen and it means Eve products are generally useless unless you have an ATV4 in the vicinity. The reality is if you have a large home, this is not the case. I have one ATV4 in my lounge. It means my Eve products are unusable in the 1st and 2nd floors of my home.

Eve Extend was supposed to resolve this.....but where is it?

Regarding all these new products....where are they in the real world?

 

[Pupi]

I know it's not exactly the same thing, but the Hue dimmer switches have more functionality, are wireless and battery operated and cost 1/5 of the price. And Philips Hue isn't known to be a cheap brand! Now imagine the difference in cost to cover a whole house.

 

[az431]

[doublepost=1535637111][/doublepost]This company seems to exist almost entirely on product announcements. I’m not sure they’re worth drawing attention to.

Can you name even one product that they've announced, but was never released?

 

[luvbug]

I might be interested when all these "smart home" products have their prices cut to something sane. Sane, for me, would be current prices divided by 3. I have a feeling I'll be waiting awhile.

 

[justperry]

I prefer the look of the Eve switch over the ones you linked. They seem to have more functionality but prefer the more traditional and minimalistic design of the Eve one. The Gira and Jung screams techy.

Yup, that's true.