Gentex to Offer Its New Car-to-Home Automation System Through VOXX Electronics
15 August 2019 - 10:00PM
Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) recently began shipping the
latest version of its HomeLink car-to-home automation system to
VOXX Electronics Corporation for sale in the automotive
aftermarket. The system consist of a Bluetooth-enabled
automatic-dimming mirror with integrated buttons that can be
programmed to operate a myriad of radio frequency and cloud-based
home automation devices.
Gentex is a long-time supplier of electro-optical products for
the global automotive industry. It supplies nearly every major
automaker with connected-car technologies and advanced electronic
features that optimize driver vision and enhance driving
safety.
Gentex’s HomeLink is the industry’s most widely used and trusted
car-to-home automation system, with over 100 million
HomeLink-equipped vehicles on the road today around the world.
The new aftermarket HomeLink system consists of a Gentex
automatic-dimming mirror that comes integrated with three
programmable buttons that can operate virtually any type of home
automation device. It utilizes two transmission modes: radio
frequency to activate entry-critical appliances such as garage
doors and security gates, and cloud-based wireless transmission to
operate home lighting, thermostats, smart outlets, security
systems, and other IOT devices.
Cloud-based device operation is made possible by HomeLink
Connect, Gentex’s new home automation app, that users can configure
to control their existing home automation devices. Once configured,
the user’s phone/app pairs with the HomeLink buttons in the mirror
via Bluetooth, allowing users to activate their devices without
needing to fumble with their phone.
“HomeLink’s dual transmission makes it the industry standard for
comprehensive and reliable vehicle-to-home automation,” said Gentex
Chief Technology Officer Neil Boehm. “Plus, we’re continually
working to ensure that HomeLink is compatible with the latest
smart-home devices.”
The new Bluetooth-enabled HomeLink mirror will have an MSRP of
$299.99 through VOXX. The compatible HomeLink Connect app is
available for iOS and Android by searching for HomeLink Connect in
the App Store/Google Play. First-year app use is free with an
annual renewal rate of $1.99 thereafter.
VOXX Electronics Corporation (VEC) is a wholly-owned subsidiary
of VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX), a global supplier
of mobile and consumer electronics products. VEC is a
recognized leader in the marketing of automotive entertainment,
vehicle security and tracking, remote start systems, telematics,
and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
Founded in 1974, Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) is a supplier
of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and electronics to the
automotive industry, dimmable aircraft windows for aviation
markets, and fire protection products to the fire protection
market. Visit the company website at www.gentex.com.
Gentex Media ContactCraig
Piersma(616) 772-1590 x4316craig.piersma@gentex.com
Gentex Investor Relations ContactJosh
O’Berski(616) 772-1800 x5814josh.oberski@gentex.com
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