Staples offers ‘ambient alerts’ on Staples Connect

Framingham, Mass. – Staples is offering ambient alerts for its home and office automation platform Staples Connect. The alerts provide audio and visual notifications outside of the Staples Connect app and through compatible devices in the home or office.



Staples Connect’s ambient alerts let users’ home or businesses talk to them on a range of occasions, such as when a window or door has been opened. These alerts supplement the standard push notifications received on a phone, tablet, or computer. Other examples include a home entertainment system playing a noise alert when the garage door opens or a connected lighting system glowing red to warn of water leaks in the basement.



Later in 2015, Staples will be offering new lighting products from LG that work with the Staples Connect app, including a wireless connected LED light bulb.



“We’re constantly improving the Staples Connect user experience, adding partners and functions that let customers make more happen with their connected homes and businesses,” said Mike Edwards, executive VP, merchandising, Staples. “The new ambient alert updates will help make the Staples Connect system more intuitive, without being intrusive, giving users more choices on how they are notified of events at their house or office.”