EDMONTON – Telus unveiled some nifty smart-home innovations that it says will be possible when homes in British Columbia and Alberta are connected to its fibre optic network.
The 560-square-foot Future Home (pictured) was on display last week in Edmonton and will visit Drumheller on October 15, followed by stops in Calgary (October 21), Kelowna (November 3), West Kelowna (November 15), Kamloops (November 24) and Port Coquitlam (December 3).
Built to simulate a small condo, Future Home features security systems that uses facial recognition to secure and unlock the doors; smart cooktops that provide a step-by-step demonstration of a new recipe and then calculate the meal’s nutritional value; and a home entertainment centre highlighted by a 78" curved 4K UHD TV from Samsung.
The arrival of the Future Home follows up on Telus’ plans to invest $1 billion in Edmonton to connect more than 90% of homes and businesses directly to its fibre optic network over the next six years.
"The Telus fibre optic network is the most advanced communications infrastructure available in the world today and is laying the groundwork for the smart homes, businesses and cities of tomorrow," said Tony Geheran, Telus’ EVP and president of broadband networks, in the news release. "We're investing $1 billion to build the network of the future in Edmonton and the Future Home offers a compelling glimpse into how a fibre optic network will soon transform our homes and enhance our lives."
