Even though CES 2021 does not officially start until next week, Savant Systems starts the party early, announcing some major changes to the C by GE smart home line. Significant changes include a rebrand to Cync, a new mobile app that will come later this year, and more new smart home accessories.

"This is going to be a really exciting year as we continue to launch innovations that will make the benefits of the smart home more accessible, easier to install and control through a single simple application experience," says Paul Williams, CEO of Products and Growth, GE Lighting, a Savant Company. "It's an ideal time to develop our C by GE brand in Cync, a new brand that best reflects how all our smart home solutions connect easily and work together seamlessly for a complete smart home experience." which can be customized to the lifestyle of each consumer. "

After the acquisition of GE Lighting - which includes the C by GE line last year, the rebrand to Cync streamlines and simplifies things for consumers and opens the door to additional accessory categories for Savant. Savant plans to expand its existing product line with several new smart home accessories outside the world of lighting controls, including an indoor camera, a smart outdoor socket and a fan switch.

While none of Cync's new products are revolutionary for their respective categories, Savant's offerings show some key differences that set them apart from the competition. For example, the Cync Indoor smart camera includes a unique privacy shutter that physically locks the lens on demand, as well as turning off the sound for complete privacy. The camera can also operate independently of the cloud, with a microSD cartridge slot that keeps everything local and, of course, for those who just want to set and forget it, a subscription service is also available.

The Cync Outdoor Smart Plug has two sockets connected in a weatherproof design that can power the outdoor decor and more throughout the year. The external jack offers two hub-free connectivity options - Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, so users can turn it on on home networks or directly on mobile devices in minutes. Once connected, the two outlets can be controlled independently by applications and voice controls by integrating with Alexa and the Google Assistant.

Finally, the Cync Fan Speed ​​smart switch is a wall-mounted solution for ceiling fans, allowing owners to choose from four different speeds without having to leave the comfort of the sofa. In addition to on-demand controls, programs can be created for custom convenience throughout the day, and the switch can be bundled with other Cync accessories for potential automation.

In addition to the new name and accessories, Savant also introduces a revamped mobile app that promises an easy-to-use design, more personalized lighting controls and a few new features. With the new app, users will be able to experience a new TrueImage feature that allows for a preview of lighting conditions and colors in the home using photos captured by mobile devices, and the updated app will also serve as a way to control existing C accessories from GE, so that no one is left behind with the changes.

The launch of Savant's Cync will start in March with the aforementioned mobile application and the launch of Outdoor Smart Plug. The Cync indoor smart camera will follow in May, with the smart fan speed switch scheduled for launch in June, although exact dates and prices have not yet been revealed. Further details on all the latest products can be found at gelighting.com.