San Francisco, CA – May 29, 2018 – Elgato today announced that the portable LED lamp Eve Flare and the smart water controller Eve Aqua will be available beginning Monday, June 25, with pre-orders starting immediately. HomeKit enabled, wireless, water-resistant, and accessible from an iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Siri, Eve Flare, and Eve Aqua are two great summer gadgets that bring comfort to the outdoors.
“Making your garden or patio shine is easy with Eve Flare. Find a spot, open the Eve App, pick the perfect shade and enjoy hours and hours of soothing light,” says Ina Hirsch, Director Marketing, Elgato. “Meanwhile, Eve Aqua keeps your lawn and garden green without you having to lift a finger. Just tell Siri to start watering or set schedules for automatic irrigation – Eve Aqua will take care of the timing, the amount, and automatic shutoff. A fully autonomous device, Eve Aqua is perfect for keeping your plants watered while you’re away on vacation.”
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Eve Flare delivers ultra-versatile ambient lighting. Featuring six hours of untethered illumination, wireless charging, a durable casing with IP65 water resistance, a carry-and-hang handle, and onboard buttons, Eve Flare is built to go from your bedroom to your balcony to your garden and beyond – virtually wherever you need a pop of light. Leveraging the power of HomeKit, Eve Flare will react to a Siri command, or come to life by itself courtesy of an automation running on your home hub. Expanding the standard HomeKit color presets available in the Home app, the Eve app features a beautiful set of ready-made shades optimized for Eve Flare. The app even lets you handpick and fine-tune your own hues via a full-spectrum color wheel.
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Eve Aqua converts your outdoor faucet into an intelligent water outlet. Activate your sprinkler via your iPhone, Siri, or the onboard button, and let it shut off automatically. Automate your irrigation system by creating fully autonomous schedules in the Eve app. And, when connected to a home hub, you can access Eve Aqua even while on vacation: Depending on the weather at home, increase your watering duration, or suspend your schedule. What’s more, you can track your water consumption based on your irrigation system’s flow rate, directly in the Eve app. Eve Aqua is UV and water-resistant, so you can leave it connected all season.
Pricing & Availability
Customers can pre-order Eve Aqua immediately for USD $99.95 and look forward to availability beginning June 25. Eve Flare is immediately available to pre-order in Europe and will start shipping on June 25 for 99.95 Euro.
Eve Flare – Highlights
- Invigorate any space with beautiful light moods
- Control your ambiance via your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Siri
- Set the perfect outdoor atmosphere thanks to IP65 water resistance
- Enjoy 6 hours of illumination and charge wirelessly
- Transport easily using the carry-and-hang handle
- HomeKit-enabled for unparalleled ease of use and advanced security
- Direct connection using Bluetooth low energy technology – no bridge required
Technical Details
- Requirements: iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 11.3 or later. Automation & remote access: HomePod, Apple TV, or iPad set up as a home hub
- Light: Built-in 90 lm LED
- Operating Range: 0° – 40° C / 32° – 104° F. 0% – 80% Humidity. , IP65 Water Resistance
- Power: Built-in Battery: 6+ hours. Wireless Charging Input: AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz. Energy Efficiency Class: A++ – A
- Wireless Connection: Bluetooth Low Energy
- Dimensions: Ø 25 cm
- In the Box: Eve Flare, Wireless Charging Base, Power Supply (EU type C plug), Quick Start Guide
Eve Aqua – Highlights
- Effortless control: activate your sprinkler via Siri, the app, or onboard button
- Auto shut-off: never watch the clock or flood your garden again
- Schedules: set to water automatically at specific times
- Estimated consumption: track water usage
- Child Lock: prevent unwanted watering
- Sun resistance: Australian-certified UV protection
- HomeKit-enabled: unparalleled ease of use and advanced security
- Easy setup: direct connection using Bluetooth low energy technology – no bridge or gateway required
Technical Details
- Requirements: iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 11.3 or later. Automation & remote access: HomePod, Apple TV, or iPad set up as a home hub
- Thread: 26,5 mm / ¾ in
- Operating Range: Pressure: Min. 1 bar / Max. 5 bar. IPX4 Water Resistance. UV Protection
- Power: 2x AA Replaceable Batteries
- Wireless Connection: Bluetooth Low Energy
- Dimensions: 94 x 123 x 80 mm / 3.7 x 5.2 x 3.1 in
- In the Box: Eve Aqua, Batteries, Quick Start Guide
About Elgato
Elgato creates app-powered lifestyle accessories that entertain and enlighten. We combine elegant software with innovative hardware, designed and developed by Elgato engineering and product teams in Germany and California. Our market-leading EyeTV line has won numerous awards since its launch in 2002. Elgato Gaming revolutionizes content creation for the connected generation on YouTube and Twitch. Elgato products are available at major retailers in more than eighty countries. Elgato is privately held with headquarters in Munich, Germany