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Unlock your smart home with Ivee Sleek (pictures)

This $200 device can wake you up in the morning, help you control your third-party gadgets, and more -- all with voice commands.

Megan Wollerton
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Ivee Sleek costs $200.

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The Interactive Voice Response (IVR) switch on the back of Ivee Sleek lets you opt in or out of voice activation.

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With IVR switched on, you have to say "Hello Ivee" to initiate any voice commands.

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With IVR switched off, press the top command button to ask a question.

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Ivee Sleek measture 5.55 inches wide by 3.40 inches tall by 2.16 inches deep.

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Plug in the power adapter to start setup.

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Then, connect Ivee Sleek to your home Wi-Fi network.

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Create an account on www.helloivee.com and follow the steps.

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Now you're ready to get started using Ivee Sleek.

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You can use Ivee Sleek to set alarms and sleep sounds via voice command.

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You can ask questions about the weather and temperature.

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You can also make adjustments to volume and brightness.

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Ivee doubles as a radio too, so you can turn the radio on or off, and change the station with a few simple commands.

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Ivee Sleek will answer questions about the time and date.

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You can also handle basic administrative setup by saying "Wi-Fi Setup," "Cancel," "Factory Reset," or a number of other pre-programed commands.

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You can also pair your Ivee Sleek to various third-party products, such as the Nest Learning Thermostat or Belkin WeMo products.

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