Announcing Light Rhapsody, The All-New Alexa Controlled Holiday Lights

Choose colors, change themes, add effects, adjust brightness and more using your voice - just ask Alexa

Lights strings come in two popular sizes and work with a range of Amazon Echo devices

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Nov 28, 2017, 17:32 ET

DALLAS, Nov. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The next generation of holiday lighting is here. Light Rhapsody, the all-new Alexa controlled light string. When paired with a supported Amazon Echo device, Light Rhapsody lets customers control a range of lighting options from color to themes and effects using only their voice. Light Rhapsody is available exclusively on Amazon – just in time for the 2017 holiday décor season.

Light Rhapsody is available exclusively on Amazon.

Light Rhapsody is available in two LED styles. Choose from a set of 24 classic C-9 lightbulbs (standard) or a set of 24 mini lights. Each light string includes 25 different color options with 130 lighting effects, including a pre-programed Christmas Lightshow. When paired with a supported Amazon Echo device via Bluetooth, customers can control color and lighting options simply by asking Alexa.

"We are excited to add voice support to the Light Rhapsody experience for our customers," said Vice President of Product Development at Gemmy Industries, Steven Harris. "You can instantly change colors and effects just by asking Alexa. It is the ultimate convenience."

Here are some of the things you can ask Alexa when paired with a Light Rhapsody light string:

"Alexa, ask Light Rhapsody to turn on/off"
"Alexa, ask Light Rhapsody to go to the next color"
"Alexa, ask Light Rhapsody to start/stop blinking lights"
"Alexa, ask Light Rhapsody to set a new theme"

Coming soon, Light Rhapsody will also illuminate when Amazon Music is playing on a connected Echo device for a more festive experience.

Light Rhapsody light strings are energy-efficient, Christmas tree-safe, and recommended for indoor use only. Mini and standard size light strings can also can be used for all occasions like Valentines, St. Patrick's, Mardi Gras, Easter, Independence Day, Halloween and Thanksgiving.

Light Rhapsody light strings are available to purchase on Amazon. For more information visit the Light Rhapsody website.

SOURCE Gemmy Industries