The ability to command and control a variety of home goods
Implications - Traditionally, items in the home that can be controlled remotely have been limited to stereos, entertainment units and the like. Now, however, a variety of products, ranging from stoves to thermostats, are offering consumers the ability to be controlled from afar -- even out of home. Often designed to be used with a user's mobile, these new and innovative remote-controlled innovations provide sleek design, coupled with function and convenience -- exactly what today's consumers crave.
Trend Themes
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Remote Control Smart Home Technology — The ability to control home goods via mobile device, offering convenience and function.
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Mobile Integration — Incorporating smartphones into electronic systems in the home.
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View-controlling Technology — Technologies allowing eye-tracking control of media.
Industry Implications
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Smart Home Technology — Businesses that create smart technology for homes.
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Mobile Device Manufacturers — Companies that produce smartphones and tablets.
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Media and Entertainment — Industries that create visual content with entertainment purposes.