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RETAILOBSERVER.COM FEBRUARY 2023 26 the sensor to turn off the water. Within the corresponding Moen Smart Water App, they can also set default temperatures for hot, warm and cold, based on their own personal preferences for when the sensor is activated, and monitor temperatures and flow rates within one platform. The app also allows users to select the gesture scheme that works best for them to customize the actions. In addition to the advanced touchless sensor, the Smart Faucet with Motion Control offers numerous other benefits, including: • Customizable control: Choose from four control methods – the advanced touchless sensor, voice commands (through a smart speaker), the app or manual handle. • Personalize temperature preferences for peace of mind: Through the Moen Smart Water App, homeowners can set safety and security features, such as setting a high-temperature limit to reduce the risk of burns, or set an auto shut-off. • The water homeowners need, when they need it: Precisely dispense water at desired specific temperatures and volumes from as little as 2 tablespoons to as much as 15 gallons, and set temperatures in generic or exact measurements (to the nearest degree). • Voice command with smart speakers: Control the faucet through the Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa smart speakers to dispense water at precisely the desired temperatures and volumes. Users can set both exact ("105 degrees") or generic ("hot water") temperature commands, as well as combined metered and temperature requests ("a half-cup of 105-degree water" or "two ounces of hot water"). Additionally, utilize the Amazon Alexa Show to turn the faucet on/off, adjust the temperature, or set volume and control presets with the device's touchscreen buttons. • A "wash hands" command: When issued, the water turns on, then pauses for 20 seconds while a user scrubs his/her hands, encouraging more complete handwashing and helping save water. • User-customized presets: Users can create presets within the Moen Smart Water App such as "Baby Bottle" or "Dog Bowl." • The best of style and function: Available in different styles and finishes to meet any design preference, including select models entirely without a handle. • Easy installation: The included battery-powered control pack provides easy installation, eliminating electrical work. An A/C adapter is also included for convenience. The Smart Faucet with Motion Control is part of the Moen Smart Water Network, a collection of smart home products, brought together in a single, integrated app, that gives unprecedented control over how users experience water in everyday life. The network provides integrated and advanced experiences when a homeowner has more than one Moen Smart Water product, such as Winterize Mode. Users can manually trigger the ecosystem to use the Flo Smart Water Monitor and Shutoff to shut off the water coming into the home, then purge the water line via the Smart Faucet and Smart Shower, giving users confidence that their home is secure from bursting pipes. All Smart Faucets feature a Moen warranty to ensure superior quality. Please visit www.moen.com/smart-home for more information about the Moen Smart Faucet with Motion Control. BRYAN SPRANG JOINS THE FEI GROUP TEAM FEI Group has hired Bryan Sprang as director of Kitchen & Bath Alliance (KBA). In his new position, Bryan will oversee the efficient execution of the overall strategy for this division of FEI and will be responsible for day-to-day operations, managing member benefits, marketing initiatives, new member acquisition, supply management and financial oversight. He will work closely with Brian Penabad, president of FEI's kitchen and bath divisions, Eddie Schukar, Kitchen and Bath Program Manager, the Membership and the FEI Group team. "We have a dynamic, energetic team in place," says Graham Howerton, FEI Group president. "It was critical to us to fill the position with someone who had industry experience, but more important, who fit the culture of our company. We place tremendous value on hard work and expertise, but we rate creativity and life balance just as highly. Bryan will be an incredible asset to the team. We're excited to see the impact he makes with this division." Bryan lives in Hartville, OH with his wife and two sons. He's been a volunteer basketball coach at the local YMCA for years. Sprang joins FEI Group after 21 years with American Woodmark, where he managed a number of regional teams and projects while servicing the kitchen cabinet industry. Formerly, he spent five years with Associated Materials (Alside Supply) servicing the exterior building products sector. I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ] RO

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