# Connected Eco Home Heaters The Rio Arc Smart Heater Can be Mounted or as a Standalone Unit By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-02-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rio-arc-smart-heater References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/smart-heater/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thegadgetflow+%28Gadget+Flow%29) & [rioheating](https://www.rioheating.com/rio-arc/?utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_medium=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The Rio Arc smart heater is an energy efficient home heating solution for those who are in need of a flexible way to keep a living space comfortable throughout the year. The unit comes in both 1,000 and 2,000-watt models to choose from, which will deliver enough heat to cover 20-square meters and 24-square meters of living space, respectively. The heater comes in red, black, white and gray color options, which are each finished with a curved glass front to make them a stylish addition to the home. The Rio Arc smart heater has a connected design thanks to a built-in WiFi module that can be controlled via the accompanying smartphone app and also fits in well with existing smart home protocols. This includes [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreo-wh517s) Alexa, [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-thermo) Assistant and Apple [HomeKit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/th1123wf). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Home Heating:** Opportunities to create new connected devices that can be controlled with leading smart home protocols. - **Energy Efficiency Solutions:** Opportunities to capitalize on the growing demand for eco-friendly home heating solutions. - **Flexible Heating Units:** Opportunities to design heaters that can be mounted or used as standalone units to meet different needs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Smart Home Technology:** Companies that specialize in developing connected devices for the home can expand their product lines to include smart heating units. - **Sustainable Energy Technology:** Companies that focus on eco-friendly technologies can create new home heating solutions that reduce energy consumption and waste. - **Home Appliance Manufacturing:** Companies that specialize in manufacturing home appliances can develop new flexible heaters that offer a range of heating options for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Wall-Mounted Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreo-wh517s.md) - [Design-Conscious Connected Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-heater.md) - [Optimized Infrared Home Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infrared-smart-heater.md) - [Smart 360-Degree Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-fan-heater.md) - [Electric Infrared Wall Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boldr-kelvin.md) - [Posh Panel-Style Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apollo-ballu-convection-heater.md) - [Smart Home-Connected Thermostats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/th1123wf.md) - [AI-Powered Home Thermostats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beca-bht-18gblw.md) - [Design-Conscious Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-heater.md)