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Inexpensive Smart Home Kits

The 'NODEZ' Smart Home Ecosystem Enables Automation in Minutes

— May 8, 2017 — Tech
Implementing a smart home ecosystem is often associated with being costly and confusing, so the 'NODEZ' system intends to change this with a design that is inherently simple and cost-effective.

The 'NODEZ' system consists of a hub that connects to the various accessories in order to automate the home in just a few minutes of simple setup. The modules within the 'NODEZ' system includes the Plug, Socket, Remote, Button, Guard, Ambient, Flood and Open/Close that provide advanced functionalities without having to perform any hard replacements of existing fixtures in the home.

The 'NODEZ' smart home ecosystem can be incorporated into virtually any home and is even compatible with Amazon Alexa to make home automation with existing solutions far simpler than incorporating items on an individual basis.
Trend Themes
1. Affordable Smart Home Kits - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop low-cost smart home kits that are easy to set up and compatible with existing home automation solutions.
2. Simple Home Automation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create user-friendly smart home systems that can be easily installed and controlled by homeowners without the need for professional assistance.
3. Seamless Integration with Existing Solutions - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design smart home ecosystems that can seamlessly connect with popular smart home assistants like Amazon Alexa, making automation more accessible and user-friendly.
Industry Implications
1. Home Automation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop cost-effective solutions for turning traditional homes into smart homes, allowing homeowners to automate and control various aspects of their homes.
2. Internet of Things (iot) - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create smart home ecosystems that leverage IoT technology to seamlessly connect and control multiple devices for enhanced automation and convenience.
3. Consumer Electronics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce affordable and user-friendly smart home kits to the consumer electronics market, providing consumers with accessible options for home automation.
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