Voice-activated appliances make IoT more intuitive for the homeowner
Implications - Consumers can now get their very own personal assistant in the kitchen to help them navigate complex recipes, concoct delicious dishes and keep tabs on diet and nutrition needs for their families through smart technology that responds to vocal commands. With voice-control, consumers don’t need to be very familiar with the technical aspects of their IoT home, they can simply speak aloud and the connected appliances respond accordingly. The increasing integration of technology into the home is seeing a shift towards more intuitive usage that requires little effort on behalf of the consumer.
Workshop Question - What challenges do you foresee for consumers with the proliferation of IoT and how can you help make that transition more seamless?
Trend Themes
1. Voice-controlled Appliances - The increasing integration of voice-assistive technology into kitchen appliances bring a more intuitive usage that requires little effort on behalf of the consumer.
2. Expanded Smart Home Integration - Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Samsung's Bixby assistants have opened up numerous integration possibilities with kitchen appliances and multiple industries.
3. Connected Cooking Displays - Tablet-like displays come with hands-free help, compatible with voice and visual meal planning and guided cooking functions, serving as a central hub for everything from finding meal inspiration to planning recipes for the week.
Industry Implications
1. Home Appliances - Companies that make home appliances can leverage voice-activated technology to make kitchen chores more hands-free and adaptable to customers' daily lives.
2. Smart Home Technology - Smart home device manufacturers can expand their range of products to be compatible with voice assistants already available to customers.
3. Food & Beverage - Connected cooking displays and other voice-controlled cooking appliances open up opportunities for food and beverage companies to develop innovative recipes that utilize these new cooking technologies.
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