# Voice Assistant Air Conditioners The GE Smart Air Conditioners are Efficient and Cost-Effective By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-04-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-air-conditioners References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/ge-smart-air-conditioners-26-04-2018/) & [geappliances](http://www.geappliances.com/ge/room-air-conditioner.htm) The new GE Smart Air Conditioners have been unveiled by the brand as a modern appliance for the home that will enable users to maintain better control over their space without the need for third-party adapters. The AC units feature built-in connectivity to Google Assistant, [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tower-heater) Alexa and Siri via [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st55) [HomeKit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensibo-airq) to enable users to fine-tune the functionality to their exact needs. This also enables users to simply speak their commands or set up IFTTT functionalities to ensure their home is always at the optimal temperature when they are at home or arrive back at the end of the day. The GE Smart Air Conditioners start at $229 and come in five different models to suit individual homes or preferences seamlessly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Home Appliances:** Opportunity for integrating voice assistant technology into various home appliances for better user control and convenience. - **Voice-activated Control:** Potential for voice-assisted control in a wide range of consumer products to simplify user interactions and enhance functionality. - **Connected Living Spaces:** Advancement in technology allowing for seamless connectivity and integration across various home devices, resulting in a more efficient and comfortable living environment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Appliance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for incorporating voice assistant capabilities in existing and future home appliance designs for better user experience. - **Consumer Electronics:** Potential for integrating voice assistant functionality in consumer electronics products such as TVs, sound systems, and home entertainment devices to enhance user interactions and convenience. - **Smart Home Automation:** Opportunity for developing comprehensive smart home automation systems that integrate voice assistant technology with various devices for seamless control and management. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aftermarket AC Controller Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boldr-klima-smart-ac-controller.md) - [Connected Aftermarket AC Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensibo-airq.md) - [AI-Powered Laundry Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ge-profile.md) - [Artful Air Conditioners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-artcool-gallery.md) - [Voice Assistant Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tower-heater.md) - [Targeted Cooling AC Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-artcool-ai-air.md) - [Quiet Connected AC Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiet-connected-ac-systems-the-tcl-qseries-window-air-conditioner-is-easy-t.md) - [Voice Assistant Air Fryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-air-fryer.md) - [Space-Conscious Window AC Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfyair-window-air-conditioner.md)