Move over, millennials, and let your grandparents show you what smart home is all about. According to research by AARP, nearly 90 percent of adults 65 and older prefer aging in their current home rather than moving to an assisted living facility. “Smart home technology can help families avoid the wrenching decision and the expense
While the market for smart home technology in real estate will be limited this year, IHS Markit forecasts this segment will grow. “We could see an upward revision to the CAGR forecast for builders because this channel is a great way to overcome technology education gaps and stress related to DIY projects for the consumer,”
Consumers can be a finicky bunch. Some want the best technology, but want to install it themselves. Others will gladly pay someone to install a new device. There’s also some people who couldn’t care less. Kwikset’s smart lock segmentation study found that professional installation is not a significant barrier to purchasing smart locks. Unsurprisingly, “smart
An array of smart gadgets can make life more convenient, safer and alert family members or emergency services if help is needed. Take the Double 2 Telepresence Robot by Double Robotics. Using an iPad, user can control the robot remotely, keeping an eye on a loved one and communicating via video. Other sensors in the
Wouldn’t life be easier if lights in your house could go off automatically when your family’s not using them? Or if the front door alerts you every time someone’s outside? Or if you could tell the power to go off after your kids have watched TV for half an hour? For millions of smart homes
Alexa is one of the most widely used smart-home gadget to be gaining traction on the market. It is now possible to use your phone to fire up your crockpot, turn on the lights and heat, unlock and re-lock the front door, play music and watch what’s happening in every room at your home. The
