# Smart Car Park Garages are adapting to accommodate demand for connected convenience. By [Gil Cohen](https://www.trendhunter.com/ghaddi), SVP Client Success | Published Mar 22, 2017 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/smart-car-park ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.1/10 - Evidence articles: 9 ## What is the Smart Car Park trend? **Smart Car Park:** As IoT continues to permeate the home, garages are being updated with connected technology, making for more intuitive car parking. With emerging features such as mobile connection and multi-functional accessories, garages are adapting to the increasing demand for hyper convenience while accommodating the fast pace of innovation in auto tech and IoT. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 9 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 1, 2015 to Jul 24, 2018 - Published: Mar 22, 2017 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Smart Car Park trend ### IoT-enabled Garages The rise of IoT has facilitated integration and automation of smart garages with several convenient features making them more intelligent and intuitive. ### Connected Vehicle Charging Stations Electric vehicle chargers that provide fast and efficient charging solutions for electric vehicles, making for a convenient charging experience. ### Voice-Activated Smart Garages Voice-activated smart garages are controlled primarily by voice input, enhancing the entire garage experience by increasing overall convenience. ## What the Smart Car Park trend means for industry ### For Automotive The automotive industry has significant opportunities to leverage these innovative garage technologies to create more value-added features for their clients ### For Smart Home & IoT The smart home & IoT industry could use these smart garage technologies to create products that enhance home automation and security ### For Hardware & Electronics The hardware and electronics industry has opportunities to create innovative technologies for garages that are both efficient and reliable ## Workshop question How has technology impacted your industry in the last 5 years, and how can you better prepare for the technological changes to come? ## Trend signals for Smart Car Park Trend score 4.1 out of 10, from popularity 61%, activity 55%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 61% - Activity: 55% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Smart Car Park trend 9 featured examples from Oct 1, 2015 to Jul 24, 2018. - [Smart Parking Sensor Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garage-parking): The STRIKER Concepts Garage Parking Sensor Keeps an Eye on Distance (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The development of adaptable wall-mounted sensors for parking can create disruptive innovation opportunities in the smart home automation industry. - [Multipurpose Garage Door Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garage-door-opener-system): The Ryobi Ultra Quiet Garage Door Opener System is Modular (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Integrating garage door opener systems into the broader home automation market, opening up possibilities for seamless control and enhanced secur… - [Voice-Activated Garage Doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garage-door): The Skylink ATOMS Garage Door Opener is Compatible with Amazon Alexa (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing comprehensive home automation solutions that integrate voice-activated garage door openers. - [Residential Electric Vehicle Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chargepoint-home): The ChargePoint Home is the Most Advanced Way to Power Up (Category: Autos) Implication: Automotive companies can explore innovative ways to incorporate smart charging systems into their electric vehicles. - [IoT-Connected Garage Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garage-door-controller): The Garadget Smart Garage Door Controller is Security Focused (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance the connectivity and functionality of smart home devices, including garage controllers, through advancements in IoT technology. - [Connected Garage Door Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garage-door-openers): The 'Nold Open' is Compatible with Virtually Any Garage or Gate (Category: Tech) Implication: The 'Nold Open' is part of the growing trend of connected devices in the smart home technology industry. - [Bluetooth-Enabled Garages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-gate): The iBlue Smart Gate Connects Seamlessly to Devices for Easy Access (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovation in the home automation industry by incorporating Bluetooth technology for garage access and security. - [Connected Garage Doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garageio): Garageio Lets You Monitor Your Garage From Anywhere in the World (Category: Tech) Implication: The development of connected home technology is going to revolutionize the home automation industry and lead to more efficient and personalized homes. - [Automated Garage Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/senclo-fi): The Senclo Fi Garage Controller Detects When You Leave or Arrive (Category: Tech) Implication: The home automation industry has opportunities to develop automated garage controllers for a hassle-free experience. ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - [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) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Park-Model Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-model-tiny-homes) - [Handmade Craft Tradeshow Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-now-handmade-division) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)