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# Facial Recognition Doorbells
The Bird Home DoorBird Doorbell will Unveil at CES 2016

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-01-06 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdhome-doorbird-doorbell
References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2016/01/05/40477/ces-2016-doorbird-smart-doorbell-adds-facial-recognition-feature.html) & [birdhomeautomation](http://www.birdhomeautomation.com/)

As smart home connectivity increases, the Bird Home DoorBird Doorbell is a next-generation product that will enable enhanced security within the home. Created as the first step towards thwarting unauthorized people from entering a dwelling, the Bird Home DoorBird Doorbell features facial recognition software that will detect when a visitor is approaching the home. If the person is approved, the door will open automatically; if not, the doorbell can be rung to notify the homeowner.

The Bird Home DoorBird Doorbell features an HD camera to stream live video to the homeowner and even features a two-way audio system to communicate with the visitor. Working also as a security camera, the doorbell will record video and store it securely in the cloud with enough space for an entire week of content.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.5/10
- Popularity: 18% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Smart Home Connectivity:** Opportunity to integrate facial recognition technology into various smart home devices for enhanced security and convenience.
- **Facial Recognition Software:** Potential for facial recognition technology to be used beyond doorbells, such as in access control systems or personal devices.
- **Cloud Storage for Security Cameras:** Growing demand for secure and accessible cloud storage solutions to store video footage from security cameras.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Home Security:** Disruptive opportunity to revolutionize home security systems with advanced facial recognition features.
- **Internet of Things (iot):** Integration of facial recognition technology into IoT devices opens up new possibilities for personalized and secure interactions.
- **Cloud Storage:** Expanding market for cloud storage providers to cater to the increasing demand for secure data storage from security cameras.

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