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[[File:AltoStudio.png|thumb|right|The ΛLTO Studio running Volaris DX, the most recent desktop version of the Volaris operating system]] | [[File:AltoStudio.png|thumb|right|The ΛLTO Studio running Volaris DX, the most recent desktop version of the Volaris operating system]] | ||
'''Alto''' (stylized as '''ΛLTO''') is the brand name for Petalstone's line of desktop computers, which was first introduced to the market in the mid-2000s. The Alto line-up includes the Alto Pro, a customizable high-performance workstation desktop, the Alto Studio, an all-in-one desktop solution, and the Alto Mini, an entry-level desktop designed for cost-effectiveness and convenience. All Alto computers utilize Petalstone's proprietary Volaris operating system, a robust and versatile platform that seamlessly integrates with other Petalstone devices and services. | '''Alto''' (stylized as '''ΛLTO''') is the brand name for Petalstone's line of desktop computers, which was first introduced to the market in the mid-2000s. The Alto line-up includes the Alto Pro, a customizable high-performance workstation desktop, the Alto Studio, an all-in-one desktop solution, and the Alto Mini, an entry-level desktop designed for cost-effectiveness and convenience. All Alto computers utilize Petalstone's proprietary Volaris operating system, a robust and versatile platform that seamlessly integrates with other Petalstone devices and services. | ||
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Beyond personal audio, Verdant extends into the realm of high-end home audio solutions with its Symphony series. The Symphony Resonance, a high-fidelity speaker, and the Symphony Stratus, a sleek soundbar, offer immersive, room-filling audio experiences. These devices can integrate seamlessly with other Petalstone products and support multi-room audio configurations. | Beyond personal audio, Verdant extends into the realm of high-end home audio solutions with its Symphony series. The Symphony Resonance, a high-fidelity speaker, and the Symphony Stratus, a sleek soundbar, offer immersive, room-filling audio experiences. These devices can integrate seamlessly with other Petalstone products and support multi-room audio configurations. | ||
Sylvan is Petalstone's smart speaker brand, blending the functionality of a powerful smart home hub with the acoustics of a high-end audio device. Sylvan speakers are powered by Petalstone's proprietary voice assistant, Vesper, allowing for effortless control of other Petalstone and compatible devices. Sylvan produces two lines of products; its Aura line of interactive home speakers and its Echo line of portable speakers. | |||
Sylvan is Petalstone's smart speaker brand, blending the functionality of a powerful smart home hub with the acoustics of a high-end audio device. Sylvan speakers are powered by Petalstone's proprietary voice assistant, Vesper, allowing for effortless control of other Petalstone and compatible devices. Sylvan produces two lines of products; its Aura line of interactive home speakers and its Echo line of portable speakers. | |||
The Aura family of smart speakers is Petalstone's answer to home automation and seamless smart integration. The Aura Mini offers a compact yet robust smart speaker experience, designed to fit any room size. Its counterpart, the Aura Max, delivers a more powerful and immersive sound experience for larger rooms or those who prefer an enhanced audio performance. The Aura Beam extends the range by being designed as a soundbar, providing high-quality audio for televisions and doubling as a smart home hub. These devices all function with Vesper, Petalstone's proprietary voice assistant, to execute a wide array of commands and functions. | The Aura family of smart speakers is Petalstone's answer to home automation and seamless smart integration. The Aura Mini offers a compact yet robust smart speaker experience, designed to fit any room size. Its counterpart, the Aura Max, delivers a more powerful and immersive sound experience for larger rooms or those who prefer an enhanced audio performance. The Aura Beam extends the range by being designed as a soundbar, providing high-quality audio for televisions and doubling as a smart home hub. These devices all function with Vesper, Petalstone's proprietary voice assistant, to execute a wide array of commands and functions. | ||
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Across both the Verdant and Sylvan brands, Petalstone's commitment to combining aesthetic design, superior sound quality, and smart, user-friendly features is evident, ensuring a top-tier audio experience for consumers. | Across both the Verdant and Sylvan brands, Petalstone's commitment to combining aesthetic design, superior sound quality, and smart, user-friendly features is evident, ensuring a top-tier audio experience for consumers. | ||
=== Smart home devices=== | === Smart home devices=== | ||
Grove is Petalstone's | Grove (stylized as '''GRΘVE''') is Petalstone's home automation and security brand, which includes cameras, thermostats, locks, and more under its under two brands: Grove Connected and Grove Security. | ||
Grove Connected products provide comprehensive, smart control over home appliances and functionalities. The range includes smart thermostats that intelligently manage heating and cooling, adaptive lighting systems that change according to time or user preference, and smart plugs for remote control and scheduling of standard appliances. Through the accompanying Grove app or Petalstone's Vesper assistant, users can control and monitor these devices remotely, optimizing home operations for convenience and energy efficiency. | |||
Popular Grove Connected products include: the Grove Thermostat, which incorporates machine learning to adapt to user habits and optimizes energy usage; the Grove Detector, an advanced safety device that can detect smoke, fire, carbon monoxide, and methane; and the Grove Bell, a smart video doorbell offering real-time video, two-way audio, and motion detection features, sending alerts directly to a user's Vega smartphone. Another significant product under Grove Connected is the Grove Tracker, a compact device that aids in locating personal items. With its advanced tracking technology, the tracker can be attached to various objects, and if misplaced, can be located through the extensive Connected network. This forms a crowd-sourced location network, ensuring lost items can be retrieved easily. | |||
A notable Grove Connected product is the Grove Terra, a compact, intelligent indoor garden that automates the growth of plants. It was originally designed for both urban dwellers lacking outdoor space and green-thumbed enthusiasts who enjoy homegrown herbs and vegetables. This smart planter fits seamlessly on a kitchen counter or side table, and leverages advanced hydroponic technology to grow a variety of plants without soil. Grove Terra integrates a self-watering system that carefully monitors each plant's hydration needs. It also features a built-in LED grow light that automatically adjusts to replicate the optimal intensity and spectral output of sunlight, ensuring healthy growth regardless of the weather outside. GroveTerra can support the cultivation of a variety of herbs, leafy greens, flowers, and even small fruits. Through the Grove Command app, users can schedule watering times, receive growth updates, and even access a library of gardening advice and recipes that use their home-grown ingredients. The device's exterior is designed with a combination of glass and recycled plastic, lending it a modern aesthetic that fits well into any kitchen or living area. | |||
Grove Security focuses on safeguarding homes through advanced, connected technologies. GroveCam, a line of smart security cameras, serves as a central piece of Grove's home security solutions. These smart cameras - available in indoor/outdoor and wired/wireless versions, are able to provide high-definition real-time video feeds, smart alerts, and integrate smoothly with the Vesper voice assistant. GroveCam is IP67 certified for water and dust resistance, and operates in temperatures from -20 to 50°C, making it versatile for various climates. GroveCam also has a two-way audio feature, allowing homeowners to listen and speak directly to anyone in the vicinity of the camera through their smartphone or smart display. GroveCam is known for its easy setup and installation with an intuitive app guide and has the option for either battery power or hardwired setup, making it adaptable to different home setups. All recordings can be stored on a local MicroSD card or uploaded to the secure Grove Cloud service, which provides encryption and safeguards the privacy of the users. It also integrates seamlessly with the other Grove devices and the Sylvan Aura and Echo smart speakers, allowing homeowners to use voice commands or set up automation routines for enhanced convenience and security. The base models are made from a stainless steel alloy while the premium models are made from white or black ceramic. | |||
Grove Security also produces an industrial line of GroveCams that features a 4K Ultra HD resolution capture and live feed with a specially-designed 140-degree FOV wide-angle lens, is IP68 certified as waterproof and dustproof, and operates in temperatures from -35 to 75°C, virtually weatherproof. The exterior of the industrial GroveCams are made from an obsidian black glass composite that's resistant to scratches and damage. It includes advanced motion detection, using AI-powered technology to distinguish between different kinds of movement, reducing false alarms and enhancing security. Select industrial clients are able to access VISION, an invite-only innovative and advanced object recognition software. It can discern between people, vehicles, and pets, offering custom notifications based on what it sees. | |||
Another notable product is from Grove Security is GroveLock, a keyless entry system that allows remote operation and tracks user activity. GroveLock allows users to secure their homes remotely using their Vega smartphones or other Petalstone devices, offering a heightened level of convenience. With the ability to create custom access codes, homeowners can provide access to their homes even when they're not present, perfect for guests or service providers. Furthermore, the lock provides a detailed activity log, tracking who enters and exits the home and at what times, ensuring a comprehensive view of home security. GroveLock is enhanced with advanced encryption technologies that were tested and approved by the the [[Caphirian Intelligence Community]] to protect against most hacking attempts. It also features an auto-lock function that secures the door after a preset amount of time, ensuring the home is never left unintentionally unsecured. The lock itself is built from a titanium alloy and brushed aluminum to withstand various weather conditions, making it a reliable choice for exterior doors. However, it does come in a high-quality, treated walnut wood finish. It is also designed to work during power outages, with a backup battery system, thus providing uninterrupted security. | |||
All of Grove's products are designed to integrate seamlessly with other Petalstone products, enabling users to create a fully interconnected smart home environment. Grove Command is the the centralized hub of all Grove smart home devices, allowing users to effortlessly manage, monitor, and control their entire network of Grove products. Its interface is engineered to be intuitively user-friendly, boasting an impressive response time and easy-to-navigate controls. | |||
Grove Command is not just an interface, but a fully equipped smart device in its own right. It features a 10-inch high-resolution touchscreen for direct interaction and can be controlled remotely using the Vesper voice assistant or through the Grove Command app on a Vega smartphone, Solara tablet, or Lumina laptop. The hub itself is designed with Petalstone's signature minimalist aesthetic and built with premium materials to match the quality of other devices in the ecosystem. In terms of functionality, Grove Command can execute a multitude of tasks. It can display live feeds from GroveCams, lock and unlock GroveLocks, control Aura and Echo speaker volume and playback, adjust GroveThermo settings, and even locate objects tagged with GroveTag technology. Grove Command supports multi-user functionality, with personalized profiles and preferences for each household member. It also uses machine learning to understand user behavior patterns over time, optimizing and customizing the automation of connected devices to better suit each user's lifestyle. | |||
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