Microsoft has long started to work with Cortana to move its digital assistant beyond computers and phones. The company first integrated Cortana into intelligent loudspeakers and then developed a smart thermostat named GLAS with Johnson Controls. The pre-ordering process for GLAS, which was the revealedlast year, also started at the end.
Intelligent thermostat GLAS operating pre-order with Microsoft Cortana
Also, that can monitor the indoor and outdoor air quality. So, it can adjust the room temperature accordingly. That shows both knowledge and voice control skills through Cortana.
The new thermostat comes with a semi-transparent screen view seems to fit into different rooms and surroundings visually. However, it is necessary to pay a high price for this. The price tag on it, which will start shipping in March, is $ 319. This figure stands at a higher level than the prices of competing products.
GLAS can get commands from Microsoft Cortana
GLAS works with Microsoft’s Windows 10 IoT Core operating system. Qualcomm Snapdragon 410E intelligent thermostat with a processor, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity. The new temperature control, weather reporting, etc. through a mobile application. It is also possible to control this new thermostat via Microsoft Cortana and the browser. Also, it can have uses in both in offices and in residential homes.