Blacksumac Reveals New Piper App for Android Devices

OTTAWA, ON--(Marketwired - Feb 14, 2014) - Ottawa-based startup Blacksumac today announced availability of its free Piper mobile app for Android in the Google Play Store. Piper, the compact, Wi-Fi-enabled, all-in-one home automation and security device that recently launched general availability in North America, enables users to seamlessly monitor what's important in their life from their 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 with 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 naturally. We're thrilled to extend consumers the option to connect with their homes via Piper through any Android device."

Piper has been recognized for its excellence in innovative design and engineering and originally debuted its crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo in August 2013, where it successfully tripled its funding efforts. Allowing 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 alike.

Piper features include:

• Security - 3 customizable security modes (home, away and vacation), motion detector and piercing, 105-decibel siren
• Automation - Integrate Z-Wave accessories into Piper's security modes, control them remotely, on a schedule, or using environmental data
• HD Panoramic camera - 180° fisheye lens, electronic pan, tilt, and zoom, 1080p camera sensor
• Customized alerts - Phone call, text message, email and push notifications to alert users and their trusted circle when security rules are triggered
• Environmental sensors - Monitor and control home temperature, humidity, ambient light and sound
• Elegant design - Simple, intuitive app. Compact, two-toned form with brushed metal legs.
• Smart hardware - ARM processor, battery backup, internal memory for video storage, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi.
• Free cloud storage - Cloud infrastructure provides Piper a place to store event videos, send various types of notifications and perform additional login/connection negotiation
• Android & iOS - NOW available on Android and iOS smartphones and tablets

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

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