LEGRAND BRINGS AMAZON ALEXA VOICE CONTROL TO NUVO PLAYER PORTFOLIO WHOLE HOME AUDIO SYSTEMS

August 22, 2018

Legrand, the global leader in AV infrastructure, networking and digital systems, announces the integration of Amazon Alexa voice control with its Nuvo Player Portfolio whole home audio system when used in conjunction with an Amazon Echo device.  Voice control is available with all nine models of streaming Portfolio players.  Previous purchasers of the system will gain the new voice control features via free software download.

With Alexa integration, Player Portfolio listeners will be able to immediately request their favorite music for any room in the system, simply by saying phrases such as, “Alexa, play Miles Davis in the living room;” “Alexa, play XM channel 41 in the master bedroom;” or “Alexa, play ‘Margaritaville’ on the pool speakers."

To integrate Amazon Alexa voice control, Nuvo Player Portfolio owners will be prompted to download and install the Nuvo 2018.3 Update via the Player Portfolio app.  It will be available for download before September 30 and will be demonstrated at the CEDIA Expo trade show September 6-8 in San Diego.

“Voice is an essential method of control for today's technology, and the Nuvo Player Portfolio system can now provide its best-in-class audio experience with this new level of convenience,” said Fritz Werder, Legrand’s VP/general manager for the Nuvo and On-Q lines. “In addition to selecting from a wide range of network connected audio sources, listeners will be able to adjust audio controls such as muting, changing volume, skipping songs or stopping and starting music selections, all without needing to open an app or find a keypad.”

The integration for all Player Portfolio players, including the NV-P100, NV-P200, NV-P300, NV-P400, NV-P500, NV-P600, NV-P3100, NV-P3500 and NV-P4300, will support connected Amazon Alexa Echo, Echo Plus, Dot, Spot and Show devices. Multiple Amazon Alexa devices within a home can be used to control upgraded Nuvo Player Portfolio models.

Amazon Alexa supports music services including Amazon Music, Deezer, iHeart Radio, Pandora, SiriusXM and TuneIn. Support for other services will come with future releases.

For more information on the Nuvo Player Portfolio Amazon Alexa voice control integration, please click here.