The QBee is a fully loaded connected home package, developed by Taiwanese company Askey, that was introduced at CES 2015. This system functions as a centralized media hub thanks to its high-tech camera and array of smart switches and functions. It is also capable of doing everything from monitoring temperature and lighting to remotely switching on appliances.
The Qbee's core component is the 'Gateway', a wireless-equipped Android hard drive that is capable of storing and accessing media files and apps. This technology allows users to quickly and easily access media apps such as Netflix and enjoy access to a wide variety of content beyond just their personal media library.
The Qbee also has a camera that detects movement, light, noise, humidity and temperature.
The new Qbee range will be launched in the third quarter of 2015, with devices ranging from $300 to $500 depending on the hardware chosen.
All-Inclusive Home Systems
The QBee Connected Home System Was Unveiled At CES 2015
Trend Themes
1. Connected Home Systems - The QBee Connected Home System offers a centralized media hub and a wide array of smart functions, providing opportunities for innovation in home automation and IoT.
2. Wireless-equipped Android Hard Drive - The Qbee's 'Gateway' component allows for easy access to media apps and content, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in the storage and streaming device industry.
3. Smart Camera with Multifunctional Sensors - The Qbee's camera with motion, light, noise, humidity, and temperature detection creates possibilities for disruptive innovation in security and monitoring systems.
Industry Implications
1. Home Automation - The QBee Connected Home System represents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the home automation industry.
2. Storage and Streaming Devices - The wireless-equipped Android hard drive in the QBee system presents a disruptive innovation opportunity within the storage and streaming device industry.
3. Security and Monitoring Systems - The Qbee's smart camera with multifunctional sensors opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the security and monitoring systems industry.