# Home Management Traditional household management is now being adapted with COVID safety measures. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Aug 16, 2021 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/home-management ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.7/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Home Management trend? **Home Management:** Household management tasks are increasingly being handled with COVID-19 safety protocols in mind, with brands helping along the way. These include everything from virtual plumbing businesses to bulk grocery deliveries. ## The consumer insight behind the Home Management trend The ongoing pandemic has changed how parents, caregivers and people who run households manage both day-to-day household tasks, as well as the recreational tasks that make a home fun for its inhabitants. Now, household management has extra layers of security attached to it as people look to stay responsible in a post-COVID world. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Aug 13, 2020 to Jul 15, 2022 - Published: Aug 16, 2021 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Home Management trend ### COVID-Safe Household Management The ongoing pandemic has added extra layers of security to household management tasks, creating opportunities for brands to offer virtual services and contactless solutions. ### Service Robotics The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increased demand for service robots, with household robots providing contactless solutions to many consumer needs such as cleaning and cooking. ### Virtual Home Services Virtual platforms that provide step-by-step guidance via video call for household issues like plumbing are gaining popularity, offering people a safe and cost-effective solution during the pandemic. ## What the Home Management trend means for industry ### For Home Services Home service companies offering COVID-safe options such as virtual consultations, contactless servicing, and home automation solutions using service robots can thrive in the current market. ### For Retail Grocery and retail stores that offer bulk delivery partnerships and expand their delivery range to cover more areas can attract consumers looking for convenient and affordable ways to stock up without leaving home. ### For Digital Home Displays Consumer electronics companies that offer familial digital displays to manage household tasks and schedules in a stylish and organized way can capitalize on the growing need for household management tools in the digital age. ## Workshop question How is your brand helping customers navigate a still-changed world? ## Trend signals for Home Management Trend score 4.7 out of 10, from popularity 68%, activity 62%, freshness 12%. - Popularity: 68% - Activity: 62% - Freshness: 12% ## Examples of the Home Management trend 4 featured examples from Aug 13, 2020 to Jul 15, 2022. - [Household Service Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsungs-bot-handy): Samsung's Bot Handy Can Pour a Glass of Wine (Category: Tech) Implication: Service robots, like automated hotel concierges, can provide a contactless solution for guest service needs. - [Temperature-Taking Doorbells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermometer-doorbell): The OZS Infrared Thermometer Doorbell Enhances Health Safety (Category: Tech) Implication: The healthcare industry can benefit from the use of contactless thermometer technology in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities to improve patient safety and reduce th… - [Familial Digital Home Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearth-display): The Hearth Display Intuitively Organizes Digital Household Needs (Category: Tech) Implication: The smart home industry could expand to develop more multi-purpose displays like the Hearth Display and integrate them with its existing ecosystem. - [Livestreaming Plumbing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plumbing-platform): The 'Plunjr' App Connects Plumbers to Customers Via Video Call (Category: Business) Implication: The plumbing industry can leverage the use of video and other technologies to offer remote services and expand their customer base. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)