Toshiba's Symbio serves as a multi-talented system that works as a security camera, Alexa speaker, smart home hub, intercom and sound detector. The device is compatible with Zigbee or Z-Wave, utilizing the iOS or Android Toshiba Smart Home app; this allows users to control multiple settings such as lighting, music, door locks and temperature from any location.
The device's built-in camera operates at an integrated 1080p and features wide-angles. The microphone grants the communication of a two-way intercom, as well as monitoring of sound. Providing motion-based alerts and a live HD stream to a user's smartphone, it eliminates the concern of smoke detection or other dangers. Toshiba's Symbio shows a look at the merge between an Alexa smart speaker and basic home security.
What's Driving This Trend
- Multi-purpose Smart Home Devices
- There is an opportunity to develop more smart home devices that can perform multiple tasks like security camera, intercom, sound detector, etc. to improve the overall convenience and security of homes.
- Integrated HD Cameras and Audio Devices
- Products like Toshiba's Symbio show potential for more advanced HD cameras and audio-enabled devices, which could be useful in the security and surveillance industry.
- Voice-activated Smart Home Hubs
- The integration of voice-activated smart home hubs like Alexa is becoming more commonplace, providing opportunities for businesses to integrate these features and innovate further.
Who This Affects Most
- Home Security and Surveillance
- The availability of devices like Toshiba's Symbio present opportunities for businesses in the security and surveillance industry to develop more integrated and innovative solutions for customers.
- Smart Home Technology
- The proliferation of smart home technology has created opportunities for businesses to create more useful and practical devices that can simplify and enhance everyday life for consumers.
- Voice-activated Home Assistants
- As voice-activated home assistants continue to grow in popularity, businesses have the potential to develop more advanced and useful features to improve daily life for consumers.
