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Connected Appliance

Smart home technology offers working homeowners stress-free convenience

Implications - Busy consumers are searching for peace of mind when it comes to staying on top of household maintenance. Using smart home technology to connect and control their devices, homeowners are able to more easily complete tasks and chores, even when they're away from home. This not only signals a rise in workplace culture, in which consumers spend more time out of the home than ever, but also the prioritization of automation and connected solutions.
Trend Themes
1. Connected Appliances - With the rise of automation and connected solutions, there is opportunity for businesses to develop smart home technology that allows for remote control and monitoring of household appliances.
2. Internet of Things Kitchen Appliances - As the Internet of Things grows, the need for smart kitchen appliances that offer Wi-Fi connectivity and IoT capabilities is on the rise, presenting business opportunities for creating devices that help enrich the cooking experience.
3. Food Freshness Detection - There is room for innovation in creating kitchen appliances that feature built-in sensors to detect the freshness of ingredients, enhancing the quality of food preparation and eliminating any risk of serving stale ingredients.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Home Technology - Companies developing smart home technology are in the position to gain a competitive edge as more consumers prioritize automation and connected solutions in the household.
2. Kitchen Appliance Manufacturing - In the age of the Internet of Things, businesses specializing in the production of smart kitchen appliances are well-positioned to meet growing demand for devices that streamline cooking, while offering innovative features and convenience.
3. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can benefit from new technology that helps to detect freshness and enhance the quality of ingredients, optimizing flavor and texture in meal preparation.
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Featured Examples

Smartphone-Connected Toasters
Smartphone-Connected Toasters
The Griffin Connected Toaster Showed Off Smart Features at CES 2017
The Griffin Connected Toaster is a new kitchen appliance from the brand that aims to provide users with the perfect piece of breakfast bread each and every time it’s used. Connecting to a user&#... MORE
Freshness-Detecting Coffee Grinders
Freshness-Detecting Coffee Grinders
This Smart Coffee Grinder Can Detect the Freshness of Beans
The US company Get It Right (GIR), is set to launch a Kickstarter campaign for a smart coffee grinder that can detect the freshness of the beans. With more consumers looking to elevate the at home... MORE
Micro Cooking Appliances
Micro Cooking Appliances
The 'Axis' 3D Cooking System is a Compact Solution for Small Kitchens
Being that the average size of the home is shrinking in many major cities around the world, the ‘Axis’ 3D cooking system is designed to be a functional means to make the most of small... MORE
IoT-Integrated Multi-Cookers
IoT-Integrated Multi-Cookers
'GKM9000' by Gourmia Enhances Cooking with Wi-Fi Connectivity
The GKM9000 Multi-Cooker from Gourmia is equipped to do everything from chopping produce and kneading dough to cooking pasta, but the tasks that it is able to execute are just a few of the features... MORE
Household Appliance-Connecting Apps
Household Appliance-Connecting Apps
The Bosch Home Connect App is Being Highlighted at CES 2015
Bosch Home Connect is one of the standout ways the Internet of Things is present at CES 2015. Bosch is introducing several technologies at the international consumer electronics show in Las Vegas,... MORE
Food-Monitoring Refrigerators
Food-Monitoring Refrigerators
The Sharp '4LifeHub' Smart Refrigerator Features Interior Cameras
To help deter household inhabitants from opening the fridge door to see what’s available, the Sharp ‘4LifeHub’ smart refrigerator is outfitted with cameras to display the interior... MORE

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