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Hardwired Smart Outlets

ConnectSense is Launching a Smart In-Wall Outlet at CES 2018

— January 9, 2018 — Art & Design
ConnectSense has debuted smart outlets at the Consumer Electronics Show in previous years, but the newest in-wall outlet that it is launching at CES 2018 in Las Vegas is its most impressive yet. The connected Smart In-Wall Outlet builds upon the success of the original Smart Outlet, which takes the form of an external unit. After the WiFi-connected outlet has been installed, it may be used to control IoT devices plugged into it, such as smart home lights, fans and other systems.

Like the previously released Smart Outlet, the hardwired Smart In-Wall Outlet is compatible with the Apple HomeKit. As such, users are able to voice various commands to Siri via an iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch or the Apple Home app to control group and individual devices. Throughout the year, ConnectSense has plans to add support for more smart home systems.

As well as being suited to the home environment, the Smart In-Wall Outlet is also optimized for commercial spaces like offices, airports, factories, universities and more.
Trend Themes
1. Smart In-wall Outlets - The development of smart in-wall outlets is disrupting the traditional wall outlet market, and creating opportunities for seamless integration with IoT systems.
2. Apple Homekit Integration - The integration of smart outlets with Apple HomeKit is creating opportunities for voice-controlled automation and smart home management.
3. Commercial Optimization - The optimization of smart outlets for commercial spaces is creating opportunities for efficiency improvements and new IoT integrations in the workplace.
Industry Implications
1. Home Automation - Companies working in home automation can take advantage of the trend towards smart in-wall outlets and the integration of Apple HomeKit to provide more seamless and comprehensive smart home solutions.
2. Electrical Manufacturing - Electrical manufacturers can explore opportunities in the development and production of new smart outlet designs that align with the trend towards more integrated IoT systems.
3. Facilities Management - Facilities management companies can leverage the trend towards commercial optimization of smart outlets to create more efficient and automated workplaces for their clients.
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