Air and water quality monitoring becomes more fun than function
Implications - The health and wellness wave has a whole new set of consumers concerned for the quality of the air and water in their homes -- namely, Millennial parents. With this in mind, more gamification is being integrated into air and water monitoring. This shows that as Millennials age, their preferences in terms of engagement remain the same and must be accommodated.
Workshop Question - What is the most tedious part of your industry for consumers and how can you leverage gamification to make it more rewarding?
Trend Themes
1. Gamification of Home and Environmental Monitoring Systems - More gamification is being integrated into air and water monitoring.
2. Iot-enabled Indoor Air and Water Quality Sensors and Filters - Devices like the WeMo's Echo Technology, the AirVisual Node, the 'Ecomo' Smart Water Analyzer, the Aprilaire 8920W WiFi Thermostat, and the GrayWolf 'AdvancedSense SE' air monitors all help users monitor and improve indoor air and water quality by using IoT-enabled data.
3. Smart Air Purification Systems - Products like the Dyson Pure Cool Link enable users to control devices with their smartphones and see statistics on pollutants inside their homes.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Home Technologies - These indoor and environmental monitoring systems showcase the growing market for smart devices and networks that make homes and buildings more eco-friendly and habitable.
2. Iot-enabled Environmental Sensors - Product developers, manufacturers, and suppliers of sensors for water and air quality monitoring can leverage data science and cloud-based analytics to provide actionable insights for individuals, municipalities, and industries.
3. Air Purification and Filtration Systems - Manufacturers of industrial-sized filters and air purifiers for public and private spaces can respond to the growing trend towards clean indoor air with devices like the Dyson Pure Cool Link and the Aprilaire 8920W WiFi Thermostat.
