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SwitchBot’s smart home devices are getting a major boost with their own smart assistant

SwitchBot has just launched the Kata AI assistant to handle a wide range of tasks on connected smart home devices.

SwitchBot’s smart home devices are getting a major boost with their own smart assistant

SwitchBot, a leading smart home manufacturer, has introduced a new smart assistant called Kata AI to enhance its range of products. The AI chatbot, which will be accessible through the SwitchBot app starting from version 9.29 and beyond, is designed to handle a variety of tasks within the smart home ecosystem.

Kata AI is capable of answering natural language queries about SwitchBot-branded products, activating new devices, creating new automations, and troubleshooting issues. This functionality is made possible by a generative AI assistant powered by a large language model.

The company has implemented a daily limit on the number of commands that can be asked of the AI chatbot, ensuring responsible use of the technology. As SwitchBot continues to expand its product lineup, which includes home curtains, smart locks, and robot butlers, the Kata AI assistant is poised to streamline and simplify the user experience across all of its offerings.

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