How to talk to your appliances - no Wi-Fi, hub, or smart home privacy risks required
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Feed Name: ZDNet Security
Emerson unveiled its SmartVoice smart home devices at CES 2026, featuring on-device voice control that removes the need for Wi-Fi or hubs—reducing privacy concerns and potential cyber exposure—across tower fans, fan-heaters, plugs/power strips, and air fryers (with 1,000+ voice commands and cooking presets). The review praises the simplicity compared to app- and hub-dependent ecosystems and notes a single wish for optional Bluetooth app control for added convenience.
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