If you love Siri, you might be tempted to dump her for Iris. Who she is and what she does...

Sorry Siri, there’s a new girl coming to town who might just make you look like a slouch- and she’s not cheap... 

By the end of August, Lowes home improvement will be tempting you with Iris. For just $179 she will help keep an eye on your kids, keep an eye on your house or even turn the heat up or the lights down if you like. For just $299, she’ll do it all. She’ll also provide some basic services for free.

And Iris isn’t as picky as Siri. You won’t need an iPhone to use her, any smartphone, computer or tablet will do. She’s state-of-the-art and can even provide enhanced security monitoring and streaming video of your home.