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# Sleek App-Enabled Radiators
SmartHeater Flaunts a Clean Design With At-Your-Fingertips Convenience

By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-12-06 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartheater
References: [leibal](http://leibal.com/products/smartheater/) & [balmuda](http://www.balmuda.com/products/)

It was about time for a space heater redesign and here it is with the SmartHeater. Made by Balmuda of Japan, this temperature-increasing apparatus is modeled aesthetically on the old standard oil model; however, the sides and edges of it have been cleaned up to give it a more minimalist look.

The broad tubes that you see in many radiators have inspired the vent, giving the appliance a nice rhythmic texture that's framed by the smooth and flat sides. There is nothing else that can be considered too fussy within the SmartHeater, and modern technology can be thanked for that. While there are dials and buttons on the room-warmer, the device is Wi-Fi enabled so that you can adjust the settings from your very own smartphone, without leaving your comfortable seat.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.4/10
- Popularity: 29% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Smart Home Heating:** The rise of app-controlled heaters is disrupting traditional heating methods and providing users with more convenient ways to adjust temperature settings.
- **Minimalist Design:** Sleek and minimalist designs are becoming a trend for home heating appliances, offering a more aesthetically pleasing and unintrusive alternative to traditional bulky radiators.
- **Wi-fi Enabled Appliances:** Wi-Fi enabled appliances such as the SmartHeater are revolutionizing the way people manage and interact with their home heating systems.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Smart Home Technology:** Companies focused on smart home technology have an opportunity to develop innovative products and services that allow users to control their home heating systems from their phones.
- **Home Appliance Manufacturing:** Home appliance manufacturers have an opportunity to differentiate their products by incorporating minimalist design features and Wi-Fi connectivity into their home heating products.
- **Energy Efficiency:** The rise of smart home heating technologies presents an opportunity for energy efficiency companies to develop new solutions that reduce energy consumption and costs for consumers.

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