The internet of things is, in fact, an evolution of the use of the network: objects become recognizable and acquire intelligence thanks to the fact that they can communicate data about themselves and access aggregate information from others, creating a pervasive and interconnected.

Voice assistants are synthetic operators based on artificial intelligence: in essence, they are programs whose development codes are associated with machine learning and deep learning.
They relate to users through voice, receiving commands and consequently controlling compatible smart objects.
Voice assistants can be used via smartphone, smartwatch, smart speaker and smart display by installing the appropriate apps or using devices in which they are native (integrated already in production).
The best known and most used voice assistants are those of Amazon and Google who can boast, especially Amazon, a great variety of skills, both playful and functional.
As users interact with these assistants, the trade related to voice technology increases: a turnover estimated at 80 BILLION DOLLARS PER YEAR ON A GLOBAL SCALE.

In America, one in three households already use Alexa regularly. According to the Strategy Analytics report by the end of 2020 more than one in two American families will host at least one smart speaker and 130 million units will be sold worldwide in 2019.
In Europe, although they have been marketed more recently, the market is constantly growing thanks to the constant development of compatible smart objects and dedicated skills, in different languages.
Smart speakers will be the fastest growing connected devices in the world: according to research data Canalys by 2021 there will be more smart speakers than tablets and by 2023, again on a global scale, there will be over half a billion units.

ELIV dimmers are offered in 2 ways:

• integrated inside the lamp
• by connecting an external wi-fi dimmer to the lamp.

ELIV provides for the possibility of remote software updates to evolve following the IoT market. These updates can be on request or by default, in case there is an update of all the ELIV dimmers marketed over time.

It could be the case, for example, of the need to make them compatible with other voice assistants not foreseen to date.

ELIV always remains an advanced and updated solution.

You can talk to voice assistants via smart speakers and smart displays or from your mobile phone via the app. In addition to Google Assistant, native to smartphones with an Android system, Amazon Alexa also has a smartphone app compatible with Android and iOS.
Alexa and Google Assistant (native or via compatible apps) can also be used with some smartwatches.

An app is required to configure and use ELIV. The app is active both remotely and near the light points, it allows full control of the system and the creation of customized scenarios. You can log in via smartphone, tablet and personal computer and set up automated routines.

The ELIV system is a development of the standard dimmers, preserving the performance and characteristics that derive from years of research. For this it can work perfectly as a classic dimmer, as well as a voice-activated Wi-Fi dimmer, and be controlled via a physical button.
It is a perfect solution to meet the needs of those who are not familiar with new technologies. Besides, it guarantees the use of the lamp in case of breakdowns or malfunctioning of the internet network.

Through the application, you can control and manage the lighting system equipped with ELIV Wi-Fi technology with a few simple taps and have everything under control on your smartphone or tablet.

Features included within the app:

• Switching on, switching off and controlling the brightness level of each single light point.
• Creation and recall of favorite lighting scenarios.
• System management from a single simplified user interface.