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Smart Device Controllers

The 'Matrix' Allows for Internet of Things Applications Almost Anywhere

— November 24, 2015 — Tech
There are so many different Internet of Things applications to be utilized with the extensive bevy of devices that consumers are now incorporating into their homes and that businesses are placing in their retail locations, so the 'Matrix' is here to help simplify the experience for all.

Designed to work with a variety of Internet of Things applications and control them via voice, gesture or the mobile app, the 'Matrix' features nearly every connectivity functionality one can imagine from Bluetooth, to WiFi and everywhere in between; this allows the 'Matrix' to be a true hub for all smart devices in a given area.

The 'Matrix' is designed to connect the real world with the digital world in new, innovative ways that will make Internet of Things applications and more an easy reality for users.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Device Control - The 'Matrix' provides advanced connectivity options for smart devices, creating opportunities for streamlined and efficient control of the Internet of Things.
2. Voice-activated Iot - The 'Matrix' allows users to control their smart devices through voice commands, opening up opportunities for developing more user-friendly IoT applications.
3. Gesture-based Control - The 'Matrix' enables control of IoT devices through gestures, creating new possibilities for intuitive and interactive user experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Home Technology - The 'Matrix' can revolutionize the smart home technology industry by providing a singular hub to control all devices, potentially increasing efficiency and convenience for users.
2. Retail Tech - The 'Matrix' could transform the retail tech industry by allowing businesses to integrate and control all of their smart devices, creating a more streamlined and personalized customer experience.
3. Iot Hardware - The 'Matrix' opens up opportunities for IoT hardware companies to develop new devices that can seamlessly integrate with a wide variety of other smart devices and be controlled from a single hub.
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