This Smart Battery Turns Old Smoke Alarms Into WiFi-Connected Versions
Alyson Wyers — November 14, 2014 — Tech
References: kickstarter & mashable
This smart battery indicates how you can transform your existing house into one integrating The Internet of Things. From startup Roost, the smart battery for smoke alarms is currently looking for investors via crowdfunding platform Kickstarter. Your old smoke alarm and current smartphone can be used alongside Roost's WiFi-connected product to "retrofit your way into an intelligent, connected home" while also offering peace of mind at the same time.
This invention turns your existing smoke detector into a smart one with the help of a companion app. In the event you are out, the app will notify you if the alarm goes off and provides you one-touch access to emergency numbers. It even avoids the annoying chirping sound by warning you weeks in advance.
This invention turns your existing smoke detector into a smart one with the help of a companion app. In the event you are out, the app will notify you if the alarm goes off and provides you one-touch access to emergency numbers. It even avoids the annoying chirping sound by warning you weeks in advance.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Home Retrofitting - The trend of retrofitting old homes with smart technologies drives innovation opportunities in home automation, security, and energy efficiency industries.
2. Integrating Iot Into Existing Infrastructure - The trend of integrating IoT into existing infrastructure fuels innovation in retrofit technologies and IoT service providers.
3. Crowdfunding for Iot Innovations - The trend of crowdfunding for IoT innovations presents opportunities for startups in IoT to leverage crowd support and finance their product development.
Industry Implications
1. Home Automation - The home automation industry stands to benefit from the trend of retrofitting old homes with smart technologies as new demand emerges in the market.
2. Security Services - The security services industry could leverage the trend of smart home retrofitting to produce innovative security solutions for homes.
3. Crowdfunding Platforms - Crowdfunding platforms are key players in fueling the trend of crowdfunding for IoT innovations, opening up opportunities for startups in IoT to get financing for their products.
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