Wink is the name of a connected home app that helps coordinate hi-tech household items. Often bought separately as people become more attuned to convenient living thanks to the immeasurable help of the Internet, a truly connected home is currently something that only exists in fantasy realms such as depicted in 'The Jetsons.' Yet Ben Kaufman, the mastermind behind Wink, designs a connected home in New York City to demonstrate what it would be like to live in one.
Promoting the capabilities of Wink, the connected home is operated through the smartphone app. Wired writes, "The goal, Kaufman says, is to finally make the connected home truly connected. And on Monday, Wink took another step in this direction, launching 60 Wink-enabled products from 15 different manufacturers to 2,000 Home Depot stores across the country."
Connected Home Apps
Wink Conveniently Coordinates Internet-Connected Household Items
Trend Themes
1. Connected Home Technology - Advancements in connected home technology are driving the development of innovative mobile apps, offering opportunities for integration and enhanced functionality across devices.
2. Smart Home Platforms - The trend towards smart home platforms that integrate multiple internet-connected devices within the home offers new opportunities for convenience and automation.
3. App-based Home Automation - The advent of app-based home automation systems provides new opportunities for manufacturers to design and market products that integrate seamlessly with these platforms.
Industry Implications
1. Home Automation - The home automation industry is set to grow in tandem with the increasing popularity of connected home technology, with plenty of opportunities for innovation in the development of smart home platforms and device integration.
2. Mobile App Development - As the number of connected home apps continues to grow, mobile app developers have ample opportunities to innovate by designing apps that integrate with multiple device platforms and offer enhanced functionality.
3. Consumer Technology - As consumer demand grows for high-tech, connected home devices, there is plenty of opportunity for companies to design and market products that fit with new app-based home automation systems and smart home platforms.