Nice announced OS 8.9 over-the-air (OTA) update is now available through Management Cloud. Designed to unify connected devices it adds customizable themes, settings and geofencing features. Users can now manage their home’s media, climate, lighting and security with a system that supports whole-home control with new themes and for all interfaces, including the HR40 remote control.

Nice says that OS 8.9 is faster, more reliable and integrates with a wider range of third-party devices, including Apple TV, Roku, Tesla Powerwall, and Philips Hue. New features like Action Events allow users to streamline responses to automated notifications, simplifying tasks such as closing a garage door left open, or placing the home in Away mode when no one is home, all without needing to navigate through an app.

For professional integrators, OS 8.9 offers installation with the Mobile Device Manager, making onboarding faster. Integrators can now enjoy improved system security through Bluetooth low energy (BLE) authentication and advanced facial recognition, ensuring that users’ homes remain safe and secure.

Features of Nice OS 8.9 Include:

• User Location Capabilities: With geofencing and BLE, trigger events based on location and proximity
• Action Events: Simplify interaction with system action based push notifications.
• Expanded third-party integrations: Seamless compatibility with Apple TV, Roku, Tesla Powerwall, Philips Hue, and more.
• Personalization: Using facial recognition and BLE authentication for a personalized user experience.
• Mobile Device Manager: Easier and faster device onboarding for integrators and homeowners.