the system can be expanded to include other wireless standards by means of usb sticks for which there are four corresponding slots in the home base of the first generation and two slots in the second generation. qivicon partners’ devices can be controlled and monitored via various partner apps for the smartphone, the tablet or the pc. since november 2017 qivicon is compatible with alexa from amazon. users can control lights, blinds or alarm systems with their voice via amazon echo or google home.