Las Vegas, Nevada, January 10, 2012 - What if every device
in your home had its own Internet IP address? At the 2012
International CES this week, NXP Semiconductors N.V.
(NASDAQ: NXPI) and Belkin International, Inc. will
demonstrate a "smart home" network that allows you to
control light bulbs - each with its own IPv6 address -
using a smartphone or tablet. The network features a WeMo
device from Belkin that enables mobile devices using Wi-Fi
to interact securely with smart home appliances using -
NXP's ultra-low-power wireless connectivity software based
on 6LoWPAN and IEEE 802.15.4. The WeMo Home Automation demo
will be featured in the NXP booth (CP8) and Belkin booth
(South Hall #30651) at CES, and a preview is available at:
"We've released a series of tremendously popular smart
lighting and smart home control videos on YouTube featuring
JenNet-IP, and are often asked, 'Where can I get the
router?'" said Sean McGrath, general manager, smart home
and energy product line, NXP Semiconductors. "At CES,
you'll see a number of solutions, including an easy-to-use
WeMo device from Belkin you can attach to your home router,
enabling it to serve as a secure gateway between your
smartphone and the Internet-enabled appliances in your
network using JenNet-IP. We're very excited that Belkin, a
world-class provider of connectivity solutions, is bringing
JenNet-IP into its new WeMo Home Automation ecosystem."
"Our WeMo Home Automation platform makes it easy for Belkin
partners to develop appliances for the Intelligent Home.
Wi-Fi is everywhere and will play an important role, but at
the same time, we need low-power networking options to
connect smart appliances and smart meters monitoring energy
usage. Using only one-tenth of the power required by Wi-Fi,
JenNet-IP offers robust, ultra-low-power connectivity which
can support dozens or even hundreds of devices in a smart
home network," said Kevin Ashton, general manager of
Belkin's Conserve Business Unit.
About Belkin
At Belkin, we make people inspired products. With more than
200 patents, Belkin invents products that harness the power
of technology to enrich people's lives. From wireless home
networking and entertainment, to mobile accessories, energy
management, and a broad USB and cable mix, Belkin products
connect the dots between people and technology. Belkin also
provides public and private sector organizations with
high-quality security, infrastructure, energy, and
server-room solutions. A privately held company founded in
1983, Belkin has more than 1,200 employees in 25 countries.
Headquartered in Playa Vista, California, Belkin can also
be found on the web at .
About NXP Semiconductors
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) provides High
Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions
that leverage its leading RF, Analog, Power Management,
Interface, Security and Digital Processing expertise. These
innovations are used in a wide range of automotive,
identification, wireless infrastructure, lighting,
industrial, mobile, consumer and computing applications. A
global semiconductor company with operations in more than
25 countries, NXP posted revenue of $4.4 billion in 2010.
Additional information can be found by visiting .
