Cresskill, NJ – December 5, 2024 – As part of Bond’s recent expansion into the outdoors by way of new products and partnerships, the brand announces the addition of Shield Pro to its lineup. Made by Bond, Shield Pro is a weatherproof kit for housing the Bond Bridge Pro RF-to-WiFi device hub outside, closer in proximity to outdoor motorized screens, shades, and pergolas.
These types of appliances are often large aluminum structures that can limit the reception range of motors and fans installed within them. IP67-rated, Shield Pro now makes for protected installation of the Bridge outdoors. The housing’s plastic construction does not interfere with RF signals, ensuring the Bridge’s 3,500 sq. foot range in any installation, regardless of the size or material of the structures.
Shield Pro is designed for easy, on-site installation. The 8.5” x 7.2” x 2.6” enclosure incorporates knockout holes with weatherproof glands, eliminating the need to crimp CAT 5 wire. And mounting brackets are included. MSRP is set at $299. Dealers can purchase directly at www.bondhome.io.
In addition to pergola louvers, Bond Bridge Pro compatible appliances include inside and outside shades and ceiling fans, as well as awnings, shutters and outdoor heating and cooling systems. The Bridge and App provide intuitive, consolidated smart control of up to fifty appliances. For additional convenience, virtual assistant applications (Alexa, Google, etc.) and home automation platforms can be integrated.
Shield Pro is the latest component in Bond’s expansion into the outdoors. Earlier this year the brand introduced their Breeze Pro wind/rain/sunlight smart sensor and Firefly One outdoor low voltage lighting smart dimmer and put in play partnerships with outdoor pergola company Equinox, Sol-Lux awnings, Infratech heating, and more.
About Bond Bond is from Olibra, LLC, a privately-owned NJ tech company established in 2016 with a focus of making motorized window coverings, ceiling fans, and gas fireplaces simpler and more delightful to use. The Bond Bridge RF-to-WiFi platform was launched in 2018 with the Bond Bridge. This brought intuitive smartphone control to these appliances. In 2021 came the Bond Bridge Pro for CEDIA installers. This brings expanded capabilities and integration with leading home automation and virtual assistance platforms. Then 2023 brought the Sidekick for Shades Gen2 battery-powered wireless keypad. 2024 brings the Breeze Pro smart wind/rain/sunlight sensor and Firefly One Smart Controller for low voltage Outdoor Lighting, and Shield Pro outdoor kit for Bond Bridge Pro. (Complete list of compatible motor, automation, and virtual assistance brands here: https://bondhome.io/supported-motorization-brands/) www.bondhome.io
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