Wink Relay Touchscreen Now Works With Uber and Fitbit

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The Relay touchscreen control panel from Wink was initially introduced as a way to easily control a home’s lights, as well as other Wink-compatible smart products. It’s a common interface attached to the wall that’s easily accessible for anyone in the household to use. This same interface that presents control options for smart home devices can now also display a one-touch link to Uber, daily step tally from Fitbit, and provide a way to create automation routines via IFTTT. Additionally, Wink has enabled an intercom feature on the Relay, which means the users can communicate with each other via Relay stations.

Relay makes taking advantage of the technologies and services you love easier, so you can spend less time tethered to your phone,” says Nathan Smith, CTO/Founder of Wink. “Stay tuned, because ordering a ride, tracking your fitness goals, and communicating around the house are just the beginning of what we have planned.”

Here’s a more detailed explanation of the new features:

The Uber widget can be found on the Relay home screen. When you press it for the first time, you will be prompted to log in to your Uber account. The Home location and default credit card on file will automatically carry over, and Relay is now set up to order a ride whenever you need it.

When a ride is confirmed and on its way, you’ll see how much time you have until it arrives. As the ride gets closer, you’ll see your driver’s name and picture, along with the make, model, and license plate of the car. Rides called from your phone will also show up on Relay.

Just like in the Uber mobile app, if there is surge pricing, Relay will prompt you to confirm the fare. If you need to cancel a ride, do so at any time by pressing the cancel button below the ETA. And if your driver cancels your ride, Relay will tell you so you can order a new one.

To connect Fitbit, select the Settings icon on the Relay homescreen. Navigate to the Widgets page and then select the top right icon. Then, press Fitbit and you’ll be asked to sign in to your Fitbit account.

From there on out, Fitbit will display your step count and progress toward your daily step goal on the Relay sleep screen. It’s the perfect fitness nudge on a lazy day (or high five during those crazy times when you’re running around).

You can now turn the two Relay buttons to the right of the touchscreen into triggers for the many automation routines enabled by IFTTT (pressing the Relay button becomes the “This” in “If This, Then That”).

To get started, log in to your IFTTT account (online or through the IFTTT app) and select “Create a Recipe.” Under “Choose Trigger Channel,” search for and select Wink Relay. You’ll then be prompted to connect IFTTT and Relay by entering your Wink login credentials.

Select which button you want to have trigger the automation, and then you’re off to the fun part: identifying what you want Relay to prompt. For example, a text could be sent to your phone when your child presses a Relay button in the afternoon, letting you know they are home from school safe and sound.

The microphone and speaker functionality have been enabled so that if you have multiple Relays, you can turn them into an in-home intercom system.

Simply press the microphone icon on the top left of the touchscreen, talk as you would normally, and your message will be broadcasted to the other Relays throughout your home. Corralling the family out the door or downstairs for dinner is now a lot less cumbersome.

If you don’t already have a Wink Relay you can purchase one (or many) for $99 at wink.com and Amazon.com.

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