Bengaluru-based property developer Puravankara has launched a new category in its residential line BluNex Life — intelligent next-gen homes for home buyers across the country.

BluNex Life will give home buyers and residents a distinct edge by converting their homes into a smart home.

Puravankara will collaborate with Google to integrate residential units with Google Home devices. Having homes that are pre-installed with Google Home devices will allow residents to convert their living space into voice-enabled smart homes like “Ok Google, turn on the lights”, or “Ok Google, switch off the living room TV.” (via)

Amazon Echo too has done a similar partnership with Embassy group.

The question is : what’s the premium these builders are charging for smarter homes?

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