Consumers seeking to streamline their devices with a tech-connected home central hub can now turn to their iPad as a main control system, rather than purchasing an external device. The tablet is now formatted to act as main command system to oversea the programming of other gadgets in the home using a feature called 'HomeKit.'
The 'HomeKit' is the platform home owners can connect their devices and services to for streamlined tech use throughout a single space. The service works in conjunction with Apple TV allowing consumers to set up a geofence that relays commands to other devices such as smartphones, laptops, lights and more. 'HomeKit' is able to use the geofence and the threshold place around the space to detect when a consumer enters, and trigger access to the command system.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Smart Home Tablet Hubs
- Using iPads as the main control system for tech-connected homes presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the smart home technology market.
- Streamlined Device Integration
- The use of tablet devices as central hubs for connecting and programming multiple devices in the home presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the home automation industry.
- Geofencing Technology
- The integration of geofencing technology into smart home tablet hubs provides disruptive innovation opportunities for the IoT (Internet of Things) industry.
Where This Applies
- Smart Home Technology
- The use of iPads as main control systems for tech-connected homes provides disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the smart home technology industry.
- Home Automation
- Creating tablet devices as central hubs for connecting and programming multiple devices in the home presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the home automation industry.
- Internet of Things (iot)
- The integration of geofencing technology into smart home tablet hubs presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the Internet of Things (IoT) industry.
