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Untethered Smart Home Systems

The Oomi Smart Home System Doesn't Require a Smartphone

— April 24, 2015 — Tech
The Oomi is a smart home system that works without having to be connected to a smartphone, making it incredibly easy to set up and use.

The system revolves around the Oomi Cube, which functions as a hub of sorts to make everything work together. The Cube also comes embedded with an array of functions and sensors, including environmental sensors that monitor things like temperature, noise, humidity, vibration, light, glass breakage and motion. It is also equipped with regular and infrared cameras, a 360-degree infrared blaster for controlling home entertainment consoles and an alert speaker.

The smart home space is becoming increasingly crowded, which means that any new entrants into the market need to have a stand-out feature. The Oomi's ability to work and be controlled independently of a smartphone is clearly its calling card.
Trend Themes
1. Stand-alone Smart Home Systems - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Development of smart home systems that do not rely on smartphones, offering enhanced accessibility and user experience.
2. Enhanced Sensor Integration - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integration of advanced environmental sensors into smart home systems to provide comprehensive monitoring and automation capabilities.
3. Multi-functional Smart Home Hubs - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creation of smart home hub devices that serve as a central control unit with diverse built-in functions, simplifying setup and operation.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Home Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the development of untethered smart home systems to offer a unique selling proposition and gain a competitive edge in the market.
2. Internet of Things (iot) - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate sensor integration within IoT systems to enable more comprehensive and efficient monitoring capabilities.
3. Home Automation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design multi-functional smart home hubs that simplify the setup and control of various home automation devices, enhancing user convenience.
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