At CES 2018, a new smart kitchen faucet from Kohler Konnect was debuted, which is called the 'Sensate.'
The innovative faucet design can be turned on and off without any contact, and can dispense measured amounts of water, making it a helpful cooking companion. In addition to streamlining the time the user spends in the kitchen, the faucet allows them to track just how much they've consumed so that they can save on bills and benefit the environment at the same time.
The Sensate is the first Kohler Konnect product to support Apple's HomeKit platform, allowing it to be controlled by a variety of simple voice commands. Additionally, consumption and other information can all be tracked through the Kohler Konnect app.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Smart Faucets
- Opportunity for companies to develop app-connected kitchen faucets that provide convenience, water tracking, and control through voice commands.
- Contactless Technology
- Potential for businesses to explore touchless and gesture-controlled interfaces in various industries, including kitchen and bathroom fixtures.
- Connected Home Devices
- Growing market for smart devices that integrate with popular home automation platforms, such as Apple's HomeKit.
Where This Applies
- Kitchen Fixtures
- Kitchen fixture manufacturers can innovate by incorporating smart technology and connectivity into their products to enhance user experience.
- Home Automation
- Opportunity for companies in the home automation industry to expand their product offerings by integrating with popular smart home platforms.
- Sustainability
- Companies in the sustainability sector can develop smart solutions that help consumers track and reduce their resource consumption.
