Trend cluster
Category

Mass
WiFication

The integration of connectivity into everyday products increases convenience.

Hi-Tech Prismatic BlendersFuturistic WiFi Webcam DoorbellsHome-Controlling Light SwitchesWi-Fi Cutting BoardsWiFi Bathroom Scales

Trend

What is the Mass WiFication trend?

Mass WiFication: The purpose of technology as a whole is to give people the ability to control as many aspects of life as possible. Taking this idea a step further, companies are beginning to instill WiFi capabilities into the most unexpected of products. This suits today's increasingly tech-enabled existence while also adding convenience to everyday tasks.

Trend themes

Themes within the Mass WiFication trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

WiFi-Enabled Appliances

Companies are integrating WiFi capabilities into unexpected everyday products, making them more convenient for tech-savvy consumers.

02

Smart Home Automation

Products like Wi-Fi light switches and doorbell cameras bring automation and convenience to the modern home.

03

Hi-Tech Kitchen Tools

From remote-controlled mixers to Wi-Fi connected cutting boards, smart kitchen gadgets are making cooking and baking more efficient and convenient.

Industry implications

What the Mass WiFication trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Consumer Electronics

The integration of Wi-Fi capabilities into traditional everyday products expands the industry's reach in the home and beyond.

For

Smart Home Technology

The development of home automation products like Wi-Fi light switches and doorbell cameras is transforming the way homeowners control and interact with their homes.

For

Kitchen Appliance Manufacturing

The emergence of high-tech kitchen tools with Wi-Fi capabilities presents an opportunity for manufacturers to innovate in a new product category.

Trend signals

Trend signals for Mass WiFication

Trend score 3.9 out of 10, from popularity 55%, activity 56%, freshness 8%.

Popularity55%
Activity56%
Freshness8%
Audience
70%Men
30%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Asia-Pacific

Evidence

Examples of the Mass WiFication trend

6 featured examples from Apr 14 to Aug 14, 2013
Hi-Tech Prismatic Blenders
CategoryArt & Design

Hi-Tech Prismatic Blenders

The Sensi Standmixer by Peter Braakhuis Can be Controlled Remotely

The development of remote-controlled appliances like the Sensi Standmixer presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the appliances and electronics industry, driving the dem…

Futuristic WiFi Webcam Doorbells
CategoryTech

Futuristic WiFi Webcam Doorbells

The Doorbell Camera Lets You Answer the Door from Anywhere

The home security industry can benefit from developing and selling innovative devices like iDoorCam that add value to people's daily routines and enhance personal safety.

Home-Controlling Light Switches
CategoryTech

Home-Controlling Light Switches

Experience Automation Like Never Before with the WeMo Light Switch

The WeMo Light Switch falls into the smart home industry, offering a convenient and efficient solution for controlling lights.

Wi-Fi Cutting Boards
CategoryArt & Design

Wi-Fi Cutting Boards

The Chop-Syc by Siobhan Andrews Allows Cooks to Search for Recipes

The kitchen appliances industry can explore opportunities to incorporate smart and connected features into their products, such as Wi-Fi enabled cutting boards.

WiFi Bathroom Scales
CategoryLifestyle

WiFi Bathroom Scales

Withings Bathroom Devices Keep Track of Your Weight

The integration of WiFi connectivity in bathroom scales presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the health and fitness industry.

Wi-Fi Smart Thermostats
CategoryEco

Wi-Fi Smart Thermostats

Honeywell Released a Temperature Panel That Works with Your Smartphone

Companies that develop smart home technologies can leverage the trend towards home automation and develop innovative products that work with smart thermostats.