Following its initial release two years ago, the Wink Hub 2 features several significant improvements from the original smart home gadget. Upgrades to the Wink App 5.0 make the application easier to use and also offer users more convenience.
These key changes mostly focus on the areas of Internet connection and setup. The new smart home hub is 25% slimmer than the first incarnation makes it easier to get online with an ethernet port and better wifi connectivity that supports both 2.4 and 5GHz networks. It provides industry-leading device support as well, including Bluetooth Low Energy. The Wink Hub 2 is designed to work straight out of the box -- the app will recognize it automatically too. Device transfers and settings also sync up right away.
What's Driving This Trend
- Improved Smart Home Hubs
- Companies can innovate by producing smart home hubs with a simple set up process and wifi connectivity that supports an array of commonly used network frequencies.
- Streamlined App Development
- Developers should look to create streamlined apps that allows users to effortlessly navigate and control their smart home devices.
- Enhanced Device Support
- Smart home device manufacturers can innovate by creating devices that are compatible with multiple network frequencies, including Bluetooth Low Energy.
Who This Affects Most
- Smart Home Technology
- Smart home technology companies should look to improve the usability, connectivity and device compatibility of smart home hubs and devices.
- Network Connectivity Industry
- Companies that focus on network connectivity can benefit from creating devices that offer support for an array of commonly used network frequencies.
- App Development Industry
- Developers can innovate by creating user-friendly applications that offer a seamless experience when managing smart home devices.
