This Smart Device is Knocking at Your Door
Vasiliki Marapas — January 7, 2015 — Tech
References: chamberlain & cnet
The Chamberlain Notifi, presented at CES 2015, is a smart device designed for your doorway. More specifically, the device is an LED light bulb outfitted with a video camera, doorbell and wireless bridge.
Because it operates with an LED bulb, the Notifi features an essential difference from its competitors: it doesn't require batteries. Nor does it require hard-wiring to install. Plugging the device into a light socket is all it needs to power the 720p video camera. The only part of the entire system that requires a battery is the doorbell. The video camera also doubles as a motion detector, and in the future, Chamberlain plans on implementing cloud storage for a fee, allowing users to play back recorded video.
The wireless bridge allows the device to connect to Wi-Fi and communicate data to an accompanying app.
Because it operates with an LED bulb, the Notifi features an essential difference from its competitors: it doesn't require batteries. Nor does it require hard-wiring to install. Plugging the device into a light socket is all it needs to power the 720p video camera. The only part of the entire system that requires a battery is the doorbell. The video camera also doubles as a motion detector, and in the future, Chamberlain plans on implementing cloud storage for a fee, allowing users to play back recorded video.
The wireless bridge allows the device to connect to Wi-Fi and communicate data to an accompanying app.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Video Doorbells - The rise of smart video doorbells opens up opportunities for home security companies to incorporate advanced features like motion detection and cloud storage.
2. Plug-and-play Smart Devices - The development of plug-and-play smart devices like the Chamberlain Notifi presents opportunities for companies to create easy-to-install and hassle-free smart home solutions.
3. Integration of LED Lighting and Security - The integration of LED lighting technology with security features in devices like the Chamberlain Notifi paves the way for energy-efficient and multifunctional smart devices.
Industry Implications
1. Home Security - The emergence of smart video doorbells creates opportunities for home security companies to offer enhanced products and services that provide greater convenience and peace of mind to consumers.
2. Smart Home Technology - The development of plug-and-play smart devices like the Chamberlain Notifi contributes to the growth of the smart home technology industry, allowing companies to bring seamless and user-friendly solutions to market.
3. LED Lighting - The integration of LED lighting and security features in devices like the Chamberlain Notifi presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the LED lighting industry to expand its applications beyond traditional lighting functions.
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