More and more users are aware of home automation products and if we also make it simple through companies that have been in the sector for many years, then better and easier. In this case, Legrand and Netatmo each in their own way are companies specialized in electricity and home automation, so together they can directly favor the domestic user by facilitating actions at home and in this case with Valena Next products are fully involved in the fight to domotize our home.
Without a doubt, having more companies willing to launch products related to home automation is always good for the consumer, who can choose directly from more brands and these in turn end up lowering prices to sell more. With the arrival of the famous French company Legrand in the field of home automation we have another powerful manufacturer on the game board.
The truth is that outside of the LED strips and smart bulbs that do not need a hub and are quite discreet, most of these HomeKit compatible devices require a Hub or go on top of conventional plugs, so They are not the most aesthetic that we say. Yes, it is true that we have Sonoff or similar products that are installed inside the "normal" sockets of our house, but not everyone wants this type of home automation that is somewhat more laborious when installing it.
That is why Legrand launches this version of wall sockets (sockets), normal switches, dimmer switches, blind pushbuttons and controls like the ones we have at home normal looking but smart thanks to Netatmo technology to order actions through current assistants such as Siri, Alexa or Google Assistant or by clicking on them directly.
Pricing has always been an issue and Valena Next seems to fit the bill.
Home automation is expensive for all of us, and the electrical components of our home such as plugs, buttons or switches depending on the model chosen as well, so we could think that both parts together would be something exclusive for a few but no, it is not the case. These new electrical accessories compatible with Apple HomeKit, Alexa and Google Home, Legrand give a good blow on the table with home automation at affordable prices.
In this case, the starter pack offered by Legrand with Netatmo technology and which is composed of a power base with Gateway together with a wireless command to turn everything on and off from a button. It will be on sale for 143 euros. This speaking of the initial kit, then we can add switches and blind pushbuttons for 57 euros. The truth is that we already want to try this type of smart switches and plugs but the official launch date is not known, in addition to that Legrand does not usually sell directly to users - it sells to industrialists - so it will be necessary to see how they manage it to reach the maximum as many people as possible and get fully into the market.
