Nucleus joins the Lowe's Iris family

The Lowe's Iris smart home family has welcomed a new member in 2016: Nucleus, a connected home device that combines the family phone, intercom, video chat and security alerts in one device without the need for an expensive intercom system.

As part of their new partnership, Lowe's will accept pre-orders for Nucleus devices beginning this month.

Nucleus will also receive a significant launch treatment via dedicated endcaps across 1,000 Lowe's stores.

Nucleus is currently pursuing integration with Iris, and also supports integrations with platforms like Nest, SmartThings, iControl and Insteon.

"We are committed to offering our customers smart home products that combine ease-of-use with breakthrough technical capabilities," said Mick Koster, VP and general manager of Iris Home Systems. "Consumers are seeking connected home products that deliver security and automation in engaging ways. Nucleus helps further Iris' mission to have customers to have deeper relationships with their homes by offering the ability to further protect their home, while staying connected to their families."

Nucleus will retail for $249 and will be available for pre-order on Lowes.com in January 2016. The product will also be available in 1,000 Lowe's stores and online beginning summer 2016.