# Hardwired Voice Assistant Outlets The adorable WiFi Smart Wallet Outlet Works Right Out of the Box By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-03-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-wall-outlet References: [gadgetsin](http://gadgetsin.com/the-wifi-smart-wall-socket-supports-amazon-alexa-and-google-home.htm) & [amzn.to](http://amzn.to/2u83AjM) The vast majority of smart home products on the market are positioned as an aftermarket solution, but the adorable WiFi Smart Wallet Outlet takes things in an upstream direction. Developed as a hardwired outlet, the unit is meant to be installed in your home to build [smart home connectivity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-management-system) directly in instead of needing any external devices. The outlet is compatible with Google Assistant and [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-energy-outlet) Alexa, which makes it ideal for the existing smart home infrastructure that is focused on an increasingly voice-based operation. The adorable WiFi Smart Wallet Outlet also enables users to set schedules according to their routine to help drop the [cost of their electricity bill](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homey-energy-dongle) and focus more on the conservation of resources. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hardwired Smart Home Connectivity:** Developing hardwired smart home products creates new opportunities to build smart home connectivity directly in, providing an easier, more intuitive smart home experience - **Voice Assistant Integration:** Integrating voice assistant technologies into smart home products creates new opportunities for more voice-based smart home operations - **Energy Conservation:** Offering smart scheduling and energy management features creates new opportunities for products that promote energy conservation ### Where This Applies - **Home Improvement:** The home improvement industry can explore opportunities to integrate hardwired smart home connectivity into their products and services - **Smart Home Electronics:** The smart home electronics industry can integrate voice assistant technology into their products to enable voice-based smart home operations - **Energy Management:** The energy management industry can leverage smart scheduling and energy conservation features to promote energy-efficient living ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Energy-Monitoring Smart Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-energy-outlet.md) - [Energy-Saving Smart Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-outlet-h2.md) - [Smart Rgb Power Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisoutlet-aura.md) - [Surge Protector Outlet Extendors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-plug-outlet-extender.md) - [Aftermarket Home Automation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-automation-switch.md) - [Smart Home Lighting Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-energy-outlet-1.md) - [WiFi-Less Voice-Activated Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-done-simple.md) - [Aftermarket Smart Home Plugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tplink-tapo-p125m.md) - [Connected Voice Assistant Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-kettle.md)