Whirlpool Italy won the first edition of the Internet of Things Awards in the “Smart Home” category for its 6th Sense Live Technology. The recognition was announced by ADC Group at its 5th NC Digital Awards. “We are pleased to receive this award because it recognizes the avant-garde role of Whirlpool in a sector whose potential is now under the eyes of everyone. Fifteen years ago, we started a long course of study and research on connectivity that has led to the birth of 6th Sense Live Technology which today enables our users to easily and effectively control appliances remotely, revolutionizing the way interaction with products is performed”, commented Andrea Riggio, marketing director of Whirlpool Italy. The app 6th Sense Live Technology allows consumers to interact remotely with their home appliances, adding value to the device they already own and at the same time making the user experience even more intuitive. To further confirm the commitment to Internet of Things, Whirlpool brand has recently developed IFTTT compatibility for its suite of connected appliances. Thanks to this powerful cloud based web-service, the user can connect to a wide range of apps, services and products, helping to forge links between the digital services, and paving the way for innovative solutions of home automation.
