Blacksumac introduces the new Piper app for Android devices

OTTAWA, ON–(Marketwired – February 14, 2014) – Ottawa-based startup Blacksumac today announced the availability of the free Piper mobile app for Android in the Google Play Store. Piper, a compact, all-in-one Wi-Fi-enabled home automation and security device that recently became generally available in North America, enables users to seamlessly monitor what’s important in their lives from a mobile device, all without contracts or fees .

“The smart, connected home is more accessible to users than ever before,” said Russell Ure, CEO and co-founder of Blacksumac, Inc. “Consumers want to connect to their home in a simple and intuitive way, and future connected home offerings will be guided by technology that anticipates what we need and is controlled in a natural way. We’re excited to expand customers’ ability to connect to their homes with Piper from any Android device.

Piper has been recognized for excellence in innovative design and engineering, and originally launched its crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo in August 2013, where it successfully tripled its funding efforts. By enabling users to easily monitor, secure and interact with their homes through Z-Wave home automation accessories, Piper continues to receive support and praise from homeowners, apartment renters, parents, pet owners and design enthusiasts.

Piper features include:

• Security – 3 customizable security modes (at home, away from home and on vacation), motion sensor and piercing, 105 decibel siren

• Automation – Integrate Z-Wave accessories with Piper’s security modes, control them remotely, on a schedule or using environmental data

• Panoramic HD camera – 180° fisheye lens, electronic pan, tilt and zoom, 1080p camera sensor

• Personalized alerts – Phone calls, text messages, emails and push notifications to alert users and their trusted circle when security rules are triggered

• Environmental sensors – Monitor and control your home’s temperature, humidity, ambient lighting and sound

• Elegant design – Simple, intuitive application. Compact, two-tone form with brushed metal legs.

• Smart equipment – ARM processor, battery backup, internal memory for video storage, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n.

• Free cloud storage – Cloud infrastructure gives Piper a place to store event videos, send various types of notifications, and perform additional login/connection negotiations

• Android and iOS – NOW available on Android and iOS smartphones and tablets

Download the free Piper app for your Android devices today at: http://bit.ly/1eOM045. Piper by Blacksumac can be purchased alone at http://store.getpiper.com/ for $239, in packs of three for $649, or bundled with Z-Wave home automation accessories such as smart switches and door/window sensors , which allow consumers to remotely control their homes for prices ranging from $359 to $849.

About Blacksumac
Blacksumac is the creator of Piper and was founded in 2012 by Russell Ure and John Criswick. Blacksumac is an Ottawa-based startup focused on engineering design and technology development. The company’s products focus on smart home and business technology based on remote presence. For more information, visit the company website at www.blacksumac.com and the Piper product page at www.getpiper.com. Follow and like Piper on Facebook and Twitter.