The U by Moen Smart Faucet is a CES 2021 Innovation Awards Best of Innovation Honoree and it offers a convenient, totally touchless experience in the kitchen thanks to an app and voice activation technology. The smart faucet can be operated in a number of ways, such as by the touchless sensor, the handle control for the Moen app.
The intuitive system is particularly relevant at a time when more products in the home are going totally touchless to support more hygienic experiences and reduce the need for surface contact.
At the Consumer Electronics Show, Moen is introducing other innovations like smart home water security systems and sump pump monitors to help provide more control and peace of mind at home.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Touchless Kitchen Technology
- Touchless kitchen faucets indicate growing consumer interest in technology that reduces contact with surfaces and improves hygiene in the home.
- Smart Home Water Security
- Innovations like Moen's smart home water security systems signal the potential for disruption in the home security industry, offering homeowners more control and peace of mind.
- Voice Activated Devices
- Voice activated technology, as showcased by the U by Moen Smart Faucet, is emerging as a key trend in the home appliance industry, highlighting potential for growth in this sector.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Home Appliances
- The touchless kitchen faucet and other innovations like it signal growing consumer interest in smart home appliances that reduce contact with surfaces and keep the home hygienic.
- Home Security
- Moen's introduction of smart home water security systems and sump pump monitors suggests potential for disruption in the home security industry, as more consumers seek ways to monitor and protect their homes from water damage.
- Voice Technology
- As voice technology becomes more prevalent in home appliances, there is potential for growth within the voice assistant and smart speaker industry.
