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Culinary Connectivity

Smart appliances make at-home machines accessible remotely

Implications - A natural progression with the emergence of the Internet of Things, kitchen appliances with wireless connectivity enable consumers to access and operate such products remotely. This enhanced accessibility of culinary appliances is representative of the consumer desire to streamline everyday activities in order to accommodate the busy modern lifestyle.
Workshop Question - How will the Internet of Things and enhanced connectivity shape the future of your brand? How could you use that approach to technology to your advantage?
Trend Themes
1. Smart Kitchen Appliances - The trend towards wireless connectivity in kitchen appliances enables simultaneous practicality and fun through the use of digital technology.
2. App-controlled Appliances - The incorporation of digital apps into appliance control enables the consumer to retain greater control and accuracy in their electrical appliances.
3. Nutrition-focused Appliances - Devices designed to aid specific nutritional goals or dietary restrictions are significantly empowering individuals who want to take further control of their health.
Industry Implications
1. Home Technology - Smart kitchen appliances are part of a bourgeoning industry that innovates devices previously not associated with cutting-edge technology, constituting a space for business professionals to expand offerings.
2. Kitchen Appliances - The kitchen appliance industry continues to push product boundaries by integrating digital technology, presenting new opportunities to generate revenue.
3. Health and Fitness - With more individuals seeking products that assist in achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, an industry focused on devising innovative, app-connected devices to aid healthy digestion and daily wellbeing emerges.
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Featured Examples

Smart Home Coffee Roasters
Smart Home Coffee Roasters
The Ikawa Home Coffee Roaster Has Smartphone Connectivity
The Ikawa home coffee roaster is an innovative kitchen appliance boasting smartphone connectivity. Currently up for funding on Kickstarter, the Ikawa home coffee roaster is produced by the same... MORE
Smart Artisan Coffeemakers
Smart Artisan Coffeemakers
The Poppy Pour-Over Coffee Machine Automatically Orders Beans When Low
The Poppy Pour-Over Coffee Machine is a stunningly smart artisan coffeemaker that is surely a signal of wonderful things to come in terms of making high quality java at home. The Poppy Pour-Over can... MORE
Bluetooth Soda Machines
Bluetooth Soda Machines
SodaStream's Mix Soda Maker Lets You Remotely Prepare Drinks
When SodaStream introduced the first iteration of its soda maker, it instantly changed the way carbonated beverages were prepared, consumed and regarded from a health perspective. With a soon-to-be... MORE
App-Controlled Ovens
App-Controlled Ovens
The 'June Intelligent Oven' is a Countertop Appliance for Small Spaces
Moving away from the idea of built-in ovens, Matt Van Horn and Nikhil Bhogal have come up with a new countertop appliance that is perfectly suited for small spaces. The ‘June Intelligent Oven&#... MORE
App-Connected Blenders
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The 'Perfect Blend' Appliance is Set to Debut at CES 2016
‘Perfect Company’ is set to unveil the ‘Perfect Blend’ during CES 2016. In recent years, many health-conscious consumers have turned to blenders as a means of preparing... MORE
Food-Monitoring Refrigerators
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The Sharp '4LifeHub' Smart Refrigerator Features Interior Cameras
To help deter household inhabitants from opening the fridge door to see what’s available, the Sharp ‘4LifeHub’ smart refrigerator is outfitted with cameras to display the interior... MORE

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