With surveys showing a growing demand for smart-home features among renters and their willingness to pay extra for such amenities, Amazon is launching a new service which it promises will streamline the integration of smart home devices into multifamily buildings.
Customers of Lowell-based Enterprise Bank can now ask Alexa for help with their banking needs. Enterprise Bank has entered into a partnership with ENACOMM Inc. to give customers access to the fintech’s Virtual Personal Assistant (VPA).
Nest thermostats, keyless entry locks and electric outlets compatible with Google Home and Alexa platforms have become standard bragging points for developers marketing units in new apartment complexes.
