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Voice-Enabled Smart Plugs

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The 'intelliPLUG' WiFi Smart Plug Requires No Hub to be Used

— June 16, 2017 — Tech
The market for smart home products is increasing exponentially with the 'intelliPLUG' WiFi smart plug being one of the latest to be announced. App-enabled and requiring no hub to be used, the 'intelliPLUG' will offer you instant connectivity to whatever is plugged into it via your smartphone.

The 'intelliPLUG' offers Amazon Alexa support, which means you can control the device with your voice to inhabit the need to pick up your smartphone every time you want to control it. One of the best features of the 'intelliPLUG' WiFi smart plug is that is it extremely cost-effective (around $10 each), which makes it an easy piece of equipment for novice users to pick up without making a big investment.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Home Technology - The rise of cost-effective and easy-to-use smart home products like the 'intelliPLUG' illuminates the potential for innovative devices & services within the smart home industry.
2. Voice-activated Devices - The inclusion of Amazon Alexa support in the 'intelliPLUG' highlights the expanding market for voice-activated or voice-enabled devices and the need for voice-friendly interfaces and user experiences in this market.
3. Wifi-enabled Devices - The 'intelliPLUG' does not need a hub to be used, showcasing the possibilities of cost-effective and accessible WiFi-connected devices in various industries.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Home - The 'intelliPLUG' and similar products demonstrate how further innovation in smart home technology can make homeowners' lives easier and more efficient while presenting opportunities for new business models and revenue streams.
2. Voice Technology - As voice-activated devices become the norm, industries such as retail, hospitality, and entertainment must consider how they can utilize this technology to engage with customers in new and innovative ways.
3. Iot Devices - The 'intelliPLUG,' a low-cost IoT device, illustrates a growing demand for affordable, WiFi-connected devices across all industries, from transportation to healthcare and beyond, presenting opportunities for creative startups & established businesses alike.
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