Google Assistant is the most popular virtual assistant at the moment, and that's because it's very good and very easy to implement in a variety of products, some of which absolutely no one thought of. More precisely, those from Electrolux announced today that they intend to integrate Google Assistant in the smart ovens they will sell in the European Union starting next year, the move being an extremely interesting one for the manufacturer.
Google Assistant is mainly used in phones or smart speakers, but its integration in smart ovens brings a completely different problem for users around the world. Specifically, we are talking about ovens that are connected to the internet, most likely to allow the use of Google Assistant, so there is a risk that they can be broken into and controlled remotely by hackers, something that anyone should consider when buying a smart gadget.
Google Assistant Arrives in Products that NO ONE thought of
Google Assistant will allow users of Electrolux smart ovens to start or stop them, but also to initiate various baking programs that have been created by the manufacturer. Electrolux has these products present at IFA Berlin 2018 for those interested to test them, so everyone will be able to see in advance how the smart ovens will work, but can also find out what kind of danger is behind them.
"We are very happy to collaborate with Google to give people a simple, rewarding way of interacting with their connected Electrolux appliances. Voice control supports a clear user need. Whether it's hands-free cooking or just an easier way to interact with the oven, we think consumers will love it."
Google Assistant in smart ovens is something I didn't expect to see so soon, but the integration is logical, and it fulfills what we've been seeing through sci-fi movies for several years now, and something many want. People who will be willing to buy such products should not get too excited, because Google Assistant must first be tested in the real world to see how useful it is to offer it in a smart oven.
