Added Voice Control Function for Home Appliances with Infrared Transmitter
Expanding Usage Area with Installation in Car Navigation

KT announced the launch of 'GigaGenie 2', featuring a more compact size and refined design compared to its predecessor introduced a year ago.

The distinctive characteristic of 'GigaGenie 2' is its clean and uncluttered exterior that complements home interior design. While the previous 'GigaGenie' emphasized a futuristic design reminiscent of a spacecraft, 'GigaGenie 2' focuses on a 'Compact & Minimal' design concept.

An aluminum metal finish is applied to the top of the device where the power and control buttons are located, while the entire device including the speaker unit features a charcoal gray color that conveys an urban and sophisticated aesthetic, enhancing overall design quality. The size has been reduced to approximately 60% of the existing 'GigaGenie' model (diameter 122.5mm X height 165.6mm).

The 'Harman/Kardon' speaker is maintained in 'GigaGenie 2' as well. It incorporates a 10W output 'woofer (a dedicated bass speaker effective at reproducing low-frequency ranges from 30~400MHz)' and a 10W output 'tweeter (a dedicated high-frequency speaker suitable for reproducing high-frequency bands from 4~20KHz)'. The replaceable detachable speaker mesh and the design where lighting activates upon voice recognition are retained as before.

Functions not present in the existing 'GigaGenie' have also been added. An 'Infrared Transmitter (IR Blaster)' has been installed to enable voice control of various home appliances such as TVs, and 'Home IoT control functionality' has been strengthened. The range of controllable home appliances will continue to expand.

With the launch of 'GigaGenie 2', KT has set the device rental fee at 4,400 won per month for a 3-year contract, reducing subscriber burden. In particular, long-term subscribers who have used the service for 5 years or more and are on 'tv12' or 'tv15' plans can use 'GigaGenie 2' for free through a 'long-term customer discount promotion'. Subscribers on 'tv19' or higher plans qualify for free access regardless of subscription duration. Applications and inquiries regarding 'GigaGenie 2' can be made through the online KT Shop.

'Wonnaevi' Also Hears "Genie"… Advancing GigaGenie Service and Expanding Coverage

In line with growing GigaGenie subscribers, KT is enhancing voice recognition technology to enable more intelligent conversations, while adding lifestyle-oriented features such as account inquiry/transfer, interactive home shopping, news, and English learning to upgrade the service. Recently, dictionary services in Japanese and Chinese were newly launched.

Meanwhile, KT is incorporating the GigaGenie artificial intelligence platform into 'Wonnaevi', its smartphone navigation application. KT's Wonnaevi with GigaGenie can be used by simply installing the existing app, and users can activate it by calling out "Genie" or pressing the microphone button on the right side of the main screen.

Frequently used functions during driving such as "Let's go to ○○", "Stop by a convenience store", "Add a waypoint", "Where are the speed cameras?", and "Show me nearby CCTV cameras" can be executed by voice command. KT's Wonnaevi with GigaGenie is currently applied to 28 latest Android models, with plans to expand sequentially to all Android models. iPhone users will be able to use it from the version to be updated by March, and music functionality will also be provided through GigaMusic integration.

Kim Chae-hee, Executive Vice President of KT's AI Business Division, stated, "The 'GigaGenie 2' we are introducing this time is a product designed with meticulous attention to aesthetics so that anyone would want to have one in their living room," and added, "Focusing on the characteristic of GigaGenie 2 that allows easy cover mesh replacement, we plan to continue presenting diverse and innovative designs through customer design contests and partnerships with various other companies."