The first SmartVoice appliances include fans, heaters, electric plugs, and air fryers. These keep your voice commands local, bypassing any need for hubs or WiFi.

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Emerson Smart products introduce SmartVoice technology that enables voice control of small appliances like fans, heaters, smart plugs, and air fryers without requiring Wi-Fi, apps, or smart home hubs. The devices use built-in microphones and on-device processing to respond to over 40 voice commands, with all data remaining local for privacy. The product line includes tower fans ($89.99-$119.99), fan-heaters ($129.99-$169.99), and electric plugs ($24.99-$34.99), all featuring LED displays and various smart features.

Emerson’s SmartVoice devices follow verbal instructions without Wi-Fi or a hub