{"id":3888,"date":"2018-01-10T19:31:44","date_gmt":"2018-01-10T14:01:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hiddenbrains.com\/blog\/?p=3888"},"modified":"2026-04-14T05:56:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T05:56:39","slug":"hidden-brains-iot-product-controlany-smart-beak-wins-ces-2018-innovation-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hiddenbrains.com\/blog\/hidden-brains-iot-product-controlany-smart-beak-wins-ces-2018-innovation-award.html","title":{"rendered":"Hidden Brains&#8217; IoT \u2018Smart BEAK\u2019 Wins CES Innovation Award"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s a \u2018hurray\u2019 moment for Hidden Brains &#8211; ControlAny team as they receive the prestigious \u2018CES 2018 Innovation Award\u2019 for product \u2018BEAK\u2019 in the \u2018Smart Home\u2019 category. Being honored at the world&#8217;s largest gathering place for businesses of consumer technologies is truly a moment of pride!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Team at Innovation Awards Program @CES 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Consumer Electronics Show produced by the Consumer Technology Association is a valuable platform connecting technology leaders that collaborate and propel consumer technology forward. Unveiling the next-generation of technology designed to improve our lives, the CES event shows floor spans of 2.75 million square feet of exhibit space and features over 3,900+ exhibitors, including some 900 startups.<\/p>\n<p>Our team marked its presence at the Innovation Awards Program that honors product design and engineering of newly launched technology products. \u2018ControlAny Smart BEAK\u2019 is a proud honoree in the \u2018Smart Home\u2019 category, thanks to innovative design and high-tech engineering. Have a look at Hidden Brains &#8211; ControlAny team excited to bag the award for ControlAny\u2019s product BEAK.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3890\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-server-blog.hiddenbrains.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG-20180109-WA0008-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1110\"><\/p>\n<p>Meet us at Eureka Park, Booth #52127\/Hall G to discuss unexplored opportunities and discover new possibilities in this IoT powered era.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>\u2018ControlAny Smart BEAK\u2019 \u2013 Home Automation Product<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Hidden Brains launched one of the products from the ControlAny series \u2018Smart BEAK\u2019 with an aim to simplify people\u2019s lives using IoT automation technology. This innovative product redefines the concept of smart living by making smart devices even smarter.<\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3891\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-server-blog.hiddenbrains.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"650\"><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Highlighting Features of \u2018BEAK\u2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>BEAK offers integration with third-party products \u2013 Amazon Echo, Samsung SmartThings, Flic, Hue, NUIMO, LIFX, SNOS, and many more.<\/li>\n<li>It is compatible with 500+ Brands, 2000+ Models, and 65000+ Commands of different appliances.<\/li>\n<li>All-in-one integrated solution for controlling home lighting, temperature, blinds, projector, and entertainment devices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Technical Specification<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dimensions<\/strong><br \/>\n3.11 x 3.11 x 2.00 in<br \/>\n(79mm x 79mm x 51mm)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong><br \/>\n0.5lbs \/ 225g<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wireless Connectivity<\/strong><br \/>\nBLE 4.2 reliable stack and device from Nordic Semiconductor<br \/>\nZwave 5 series with Zwave+ features<br \/>\nZigbee HA 1.2 stack<\/li>\n<li><strong>Core<\/strong><br \/>\nLow Power high-performance CPU control large IR appliance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sensor<\/strong><br \/>\nTemperature &amp; Humidity<br \/>\nALS Sensor and Proximity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Hidden Brains Business Trip to the USA<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3892\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-server-blog.hiddenbrains.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/HBTrip-US-01-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"870\" height=\"450\"><\/p>\n<p>Hidden Brains team kick starts New Year with an annual business trip to the USA. We are available for face-to-face meetings with existing clients and prospective ones to discuss their challenges and derive technology solutions. We offer a comprehensive set of enterprise-level solutions &#8211; Business \/ Technology Consulting, Product Prototyping, Managed Services, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiddenbrains.com\/enterprise-mobility.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Enterprise Mobility<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiddenbrains.com\/product-engineering.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Product Engineering<\/a>, Quality Assurance and Testing, Digital Transformation, Product Maintenance &amp; Support. 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