Developed "HOMETACT", a comprehensive smart home service, a new form of smart life proposed by Mitsubishi Estate

~Introduced in Mitsubishi Jisho Residence's rental apartment "The Park Habio Azabu Juban" and others~

Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. (hereafter, Mitsubishi Estate) We have formulated the Mitsubishi Estate Digital Vision" and are working to create a new lifestyle and community that fuses offline and online. We have developed a comprehensive smart home service "HOMETACT" that can collectively operate and manage IoT devices such as HOMETACT is not only capable of remote control such as unlocking and unlocking the entrance of the apartment complex, locking and unlocking the entrance door, room lighting, air conditioning, robot vacuum cleaner, etc. It enables cross-sectional and centralized control of equipment, and provides a new, convenient and comfortable lifestyle that meets the diverse lifestyles and needs of customers. Smart homes are being introduced in advanced IoT countries such as the United States and China, but penetration in Japan is not progressing due to various factors. The reasons for this are (1) that functions and applications are segmented by manufacturer and there is no integrated service, and (2) installation and configuration are difficult, and the flow up to the start of use is left up to the user. , 3) It has been pointed out that the end-user support functions such as after-sales care and emergency response in the event of trouble are not substantial. HOMETACT has been developed as a comprehensive smart home service that solves these market issues and is easy to introduce into the Japanese living environment, making use of our know-how as a comprehensive developer. (1) Realization of free cooperation between a wide range of IoT devices and housing equipment that does not depend on specific brands or manufacturers. It is possible to operate and control devices such as smart locks (* app only), air conditioners, lighting, etc. at once with the original app and voice, and the compatible devices will be expanded in the future. (2) There is no need for troublesome initial setting work when starting to use the service, just log in and start using immediately. In addition, users can freely bring in Wi-Fi speakers, robot vacuum cleaners, lighting, etc., and link them together. (3) Realize a consistent support system from installation to aftercare, such as installation, setting service, call center, and rush service (planned), enabling users of all generations to easily and safely start a smart life. HOMETACT is scheduled to be introduced in Mitsubishi Jisho Residence's rental condominium "The Park Habio Azabu Juban", which is scheduled to start moving in from November 5, 2021, and will be introduced in the "The Park Habio" series sequentially. We aim to standardize HOMETACT and introduce it to condominiums. In addition to promoting the provision of services within the Mitsubishi Estate Group, we are also looking to provide systems to business users such as developers and rental management companies in the future. Starting with this HOMETACT, we will continue to contribute to the realization of the "Mitsubishi Estate Digital Vision" by creating customer contact points and services that utilize digital technology. Below is a detailed explanation of the service. Business entity: Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. Collaborating companies: See the table below Service start date: End of October 2021 Introduced properties: Introduced to all residences in "The Park Habio Azabu Juban" * Already used as a demonstration experiment in "The Park Habio Yoyogi Hatsudai" , Mitsubishi Estate employee dormitories Provided services: Dedicated application "HOMETACT", management function "TACTBASE" Peripheral services: Installation and configuration service, call center, rush service (planned) Homepage: https://hometact.biz/ * Above The website does not include Internet Explorer as a recommended browser.

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[Control home automation with one application] HOMETACT can control a wide range of IoT devices from multiple manufacturers, such as air conditioners, TVs, lighting, and curtains, with one app or smart speaker. [Open platform, compatible devices will be expanded in the future] HOMETACT is a smart home service developed and provided by Mitsubishi Estate, realized in collaboration with YONOMI, Inc., an American IoT platform provider. In addition to widely used IoT devices such as smart speakers and infrared controllers, it also supports a wide range of housing equipment such as smart locks, whose users have been increasing in recent years, as well as water heaters, switches, and curtains. It is possible to freely build a package that matches the product planning of the living space. Compatible devices will be gradually expanded. Google and Google Nest Hub are trademarks of Google LLC. [Intuitive and user-friendly application interface] HomeTACT aims to be an application that can be operated intuitively even by those who say, "Smart homes seem convenient, but it seems difficult." [Increase the degree of freedom of device cooperation with "Scenes" and "My Rules"] If you set "Scenes" such as "Good morning" or "I'm going" in the app, you can create multiple scenes with a single action such as tapping the app. IoT devices can now be operated collectively, and the living space can be controlled as set in the scene. If you combine it with a smart speaker, you can not only operate it by voice, but also play your favorite music and check the weather forecast along with the scene action. By setting "My Rule", you can automatically move multiple IoT devices together using time, location information, etc. as a trigger. By using My Rules, a smart life tailored to individual life routines becomes more convenient and familiar. At the same time, we developed a portal function for administrators with various functions such as integrated management of information on properties, customers, and installed equipment, installation/setting status, maintenance information, and message functions. We will improve the efficiency of a wide range of operations, from entrance/exit management to user support. At HOMETACT, so that you can start a new life with home automation "easily and securely", we provide "installation and setting service" to support installation and setting before using the service, set up a "call center" dedicated to users, and fix problems with connected devices. We offer a "rushing service" (planned) in which professional staff will follow up on user settings, and a consistent support service from installation to aftercare. In addition, a user manual "HOMETACT Manual" has been opened in the app.

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[A hub for expanding home services] By using the remote key unlocking and guest invitation functions (planned to be implemented in the future), there is no need to leave your home key, and you can easily invite friends to your home or leave your house. We aim to provide an increasingly convenient lifestyle through HOMETACT, such as the ability to use Toki no Ie Naka Service. From October 8, 2021, Mitsubishi Estate will launch a regular housekeeping service called "30min." We are starting to work on making it available. By promoting collaboration with initiatives aimed at creating new customer experiences like this in the future, HOMETACT will realize the provision of various values ​​beyond home automation. <30min. (Thirty Minutes)> A new form of regular housekeeping service that was proposed and adopted in Mitsubishi Estate's new business proposal system in 2019. By consolidating housekeeping services, which have traditionally set a minimum request time of 2 to 3 hours, on days and times of the week when demand is high in apartments and areas, it is possible to make rounds from 30-minute increments, more than ever before. We started offering it as a new service that can be used easily. Currently, we are accepting applications for the service at target properties * 1 in Minato Ward, Chiyoda Ward, Chuo Ward, Shibuya Ward, Shinjuku Ward, and Bunkyo Ward, and we are accepting "pre-registration * 2" requests for use outside of the target properties. has also started. * Details of the service and pre-registration can be confirmed and registered from the “30min.” homepage (http://30min.page/). *1 Target properties: At the start of the service, we assume that the service will focus on properties such as condominiums managed by Mitsubishi Jisho Community Co., Ltd., but in the future, we plan to provide services not limited to condominiums managed by the Group. *2 Pre-registration: If you register for pre-registration, we will send you an email notifying you of the start of the service when your area or property becomes eligible for the service. With both the sophisticated town of Azabu-Juban and the trend-leading town of Roppongi within the living area, the location is highly convenient for transportation with access to 3 stations and 3 lines. [Overview] Location: 5-13-6 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo (Address) Access: 4-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Namboku Line/Toei Oedo Line “Azabu Juban” Station (Exit 7) Tokyo Metro Namboku Line “Roppongi” 9-minute walk from 1-chome Station (Exit 2) 10-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Roppongi Station (Exit 3) Site area: 1,015.73㎡ Building area: 545.32㎡ Total floor area: 5,077.84㎡ Structure and scale: Reinforced concrete 15 floors above ground No. of dwelling units: 106 units Dwelling unit area: 25.00㎡-69.49㎡ Floor plan: 1R-2LDK Start of move-in: November 5, 2021 (planned) Construction company: Tokyu Construction Co., Ltd. Shutoken Construction Branch Homepage: (https: //www.mecsumai.com/tphb-azabujuban/) [Reference] Questionnaire survey for members of "Mitsubishi Estate Residence Club" regarding smart homes Mitsubishi Estate conducted a housing membership organization of the Mitsubishi Estate Group in December 2020. We conducted a survey of awareness, impressions, and usage of smart homes among members of the Mitsubishi Estate Residence Club. (Number of respondents: 2,988) According to the survey, many people feel that the introduction of smart homes has changed their lives, such as "improved convenience" and "improved life efficiency". In addition, regardless of whether the property is for sale or for rent, more than 60% of the respondents said that it would be an added point in choosing a property. In the near future, smart homes are expected to become a next-generation living infrastructure that will be introduced as an indispensable service in living spaces. * The following is special information limited to media personnel. Please refrain from disclosing information on personal SNS etc.

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