Here’s a smart home accessory that you must check out if you have an iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and you are interested in setting up a connected home: the Apple HomeKit-enabled iSP5 SmartPlug by iHome. It allows you to use Siri or the iHome Control app to control lamps, fans and other home devices from anywhere with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch running iOS 8.1 or later. It uses your Wi-Fi connection and does not require an expensive hub. The iSP5 SmartPlug fits a standard wall socket and will not block the other outlet. The app for Android devices will be available soon.

PRODUCT: IHOME ISP5 SMARTPLUG

TARGET USERS: Anyone with an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch running iOS 8.1 or later who wants to set up a connected, smart home

PRIMARY FEATURES:
-Plugs directly into a standard wall socket; does not block the other outlet
-Control lamps, fans and other home devices from anywhere with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch using Siri or the iHome Control app
-Uses Wi-Fi connection; no expensive hub required
-Can group several iHome SmartPlugs into individual scenes to control multiple connected devices in a home
-Can use the iHome Control app to customize and control multiple SmartPlugs with a single command or to create schedules for complete home automation
-Apple HomeKit require an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch running iOS 8.1 or later

PRICING/OPTIONS/AVAILABILITY:
-Suggested retail price to be announced
-Available for pre-order beginning June 15; in retail stores late July and throughout August
-For more information: www.iHome.com