Elgato will be showcasing a new line of app-powered accessory products at IFA 2014. The new products will enable iPhone and iPad users to control and monitor their home, create the perfect lighting atmosphere and make sure they do not run out of extra power for their gadgets when they need it most. The upcoming product line, Elgato Eve allows users the capability to monitor conditions in the home. The intelligent LED bulb, Avea gives dynamic mood lighting at home, while the intelligent battery, Smart Power offers advanced self-monitoring capabilities to make sure it is always ready to refill iPhones and iPads.

See Eve, Avea, and Smart Power at Hall 15 Booth 222 at IFA Berlin 2014. 

Elgato Avea mood lighting. (Elgato/LEDinside)

Elgato Avea, dynamic mood lighting control system 

Elgato today introduces Avea, a smart LED bulb which can be controlled directly using iPhone or iPad via Bluetooth Smart technology. A single tap on one of the many enthralling lighting scenes in the accompanying app creates the perfect atmosphere for focused working, a romantic meal or relaxing after a hard day's work. Setting up Avea is a breeze: Simply screw in the bulb then download and start the app from iTunes. Avea can be controlled directly using iPhone without a bridge. 

Features

• Dynamic mood lighting – controlled directly by iPhone or iPad
• Seven dynamic scenes and colors for any situation
• Wake-Up Light function for a soothing, natural start to the day
• Works straight out of the box – easy installation with no bridge or gateway required
• Bulbs available individually so no need to buy a starter pack
• Energy efficient Bluetooth Smart technology
• Screw base: E27/E26
• LED bulb power rating: 7W
• Brightness : 430 lumens
• Bulb life: 25,000 hrs
• Weight: 148 g

Elgato Avea can turn into multiple shades of colors. (Elgato/LEDinside)

Apple HomeKit

Apple announced the new HomeKit technology will soon be available as part of iOS 8 for iPhone and iPad. HomeKit introduces a new way to control supported devices in your home using Siri. This means you could use your voice to turn on lights or adjust the thermostat. Elgato are set to announce and make available solutions based on Apple’s HomeKit technology once iOS 8 is available. 

Close up of the Elgato LED smart bulb. (Elgato/LEDinside)

Pricing & Availability

Elgato Avea

Avea costs US $49.95/CDN $59.95/€39.95/GBP 39.95/AUD 59 and is available now from the Elgato online shop and select resellers. The Avea app is free and available in the App Store. Devices must meet the following requirements: iPhone 4S or later, iPod touch (5th generation), iPad mini or iPad 3 (3rd generation or later) all running iOS 7.1 (or later).