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Interconnected Safety Appliances

GE Appliances and Nest Protect Now Work Together to Deter Fires

— January 6, 2017 — Art & Design
The Nest Protect is a great device to ensure homeowners know if something is happening within a space, but now the safety system is compatible for use with GE appliances for a holistic approach to home safety.

The Nest Protect will now work with appliances from GE to detect quickly if there is a fire present, if food has the possibility of burning or if carbon monoxide is present. This helps to take a more upstream approach to fire safety and ensure that problems are caught before they develop into emergencies.

The GE appliance and Nest Protect connectivity comes as a new feature from the brands in a newfound commitment to ensuring consumers stay safe within their home.
Trend Themes
1. Connected Safety Devices - The trend towards developing interconnected safety devices, such as the Nest Protect and GE appliances, opens up opportunities for creating integrated safety systems for homes and businesses.
2. Iot Home Safety - The development of IoT devices for home safety, like the Nest Protect and GE appliances, represents a growing trend in the home automation industry, which provides opportunities for businesses to introduce new, cutting-edge safety appliances that can be integrated with existing systems.
3. Preventative Safety Measures - The development of interconnected safety devices like the Nest Protect and GE appliances is part of a larger trend towards preventative safety measures that prioritize early detection of hazards, creating opportunities for businesses to introduce new safety solutions that focus on early detection and warning systems.
Industry Implications
1. Home Appliances - The trend towards developing interconnected safety devices like the GE appliances and Nest Protect will likely create opportunities for appliance manufacturers to produce safety-oriented smart home appliances.
2. Home Security - The development of IoT safety devices for homes and businesses, like the Nest Protect, highlights the potential for businesses in the home security industry to integrate these devices into existing security systems for more comprehensive safety systems.
3. Fire Prevention - The Nest Protect and GE appliances integration is part of a larger trend in the fire prevention industry to develop early detection systems that can prevent fires from starting in the first place, creating opportunities for businesses to introduce new fire prevention products and services.
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