Lowe’s unveils next wave of Iris

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Lowe’s has announced the next generation of Iris, its “smart home” platform. Built with Microsoft’s Azure cloud technology, the system can support up to 75 connected devices and marks a shift from desktop to mobile operation. The release is accompanied by a new mobile app, and the various components are now sold separately, lowering the total cost of start-up by about 20%. Lowe’s has pledged that those early adopters who purchased the original system will  retain its functionality.