# Smart Home Collabs Elan and Nortek Have Collaborated to Offer a Streamlined Smart Home Services By Mishal Omar | Published 2018-02-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2gig References: [cepro](https://www.cepro.com/article/nortek_ces_2018_elan_2gig_core_brands_integration_grill_guard) [CES](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-done-simple) 2018 revealed a distinct collaboration between the smart home and entertainment controller system Elan, and Nortek's 2Gig security and control panel–enhancing safety and automation within the home. The collaboration combines functions of both brands' products and offers a multitude of beneficial features. One such feature is its [smoke, heat, and freeze detection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-alert-smart-smoke-carbon-monoxide-co-alarm) abilities, along with the ability to separate the three detection features of these functions. Other benefits include the ability to view and control the home from a 3D rendering of the users' house, configured with the new Elan OS 8.2 software. This [smart home system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-management-system) collaboration enhances the benefits of both brands' products, and ensures the safety and integration of all aspects of users' homes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Home Security Services:** Nortek and Elan's collaboration offers enhanced safety and automation within smart homes, presenting opportunities for companies to develop similar, collaborative security systems. - **Integrated Home Automation:** The collaboration between Nortek and Elan demonstrates the integration of smart home and entertainment technology, paving the way for companies to create more streamlined and convenient home automation systems. - **3D Home Rendering:** With the ability to view and control a home from a 3D rendering, new creative opportunities for home automation and design companies arise to capitalize on this trend toward more immersive and interactive user experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Home Security Industry:** Collaborative smart home systems like those offered by Nortek and Elan are disrupting the traditional home security industry, creating opportunities for companies to develop more comprehensive and advanced security solutions. - **Smart Home Industry:** As the collaboration between Nortek and Elan demonstrates, the smart home industry continues to innovate and integrate new technology into homes, driving opportunities for companies looking to create more seamless and interactive home automation systems. - **Home Design and Automation Industry:** The 3D rendering technology demonstrated by Nortek and Elan's collaboration presents new opportunities for companies within the home design and automation industry to create more immersive and interactive user experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Ecosystem Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-and-ikea-matter.md) - [AI-Ready Connectivity Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiready-connectivity.md) - [Tech-Enabled Room Control Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honeywell-and-marriott.md) - [Collaborative Smoke Detector Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidde.md) - [Collaborative Connected Security Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adt-self-setup-system.md) - [Consolidated Smart Home Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-hello-google-home.md) - [Energy-Monitoring Tech Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-smartthings-energy.md) - [Cellular-Connected Smart Security Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/att-connected-life.md) - [Dedicated Smart Home Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-automation-control-pad.md)