# Device-Oriented Thermostats The Netatmo Wireless Thermostat is Best Controlled via Smartphone By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-01-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-thermostat References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/netatmo-thermostat/) & [amzn.to](http://amzn.to/1nSXDiE) The shift towards the [connected home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelly-wall-display-x2i) amongst consumers weighs heavily on smartphone integration, which the Netatmo [wireless thermostat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meross-matter-smart-thermostat) does in an interesting way. Coming in five color variations, the Netatmo thermostat can be controlled via a smartphone, laptop or tablet to help increase the precision of the device by incorporating existing technology in the home. Although the device can be controlled from the unit itself, the Netatmo thermostat pushes users to other devices to offer enhanced functionality, statistics and other benefits. This shift in the consumer electronics market toward [Internet of Things (IOT) devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-smart-home) that push for smartphone integration are transforming consumer perceptions. Being that the devices often require other technology to operate to their maximum capacity, the market is evolving to favor technology add-ons rather than standalone products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Connected Home:** The growing trend of connected home through smartphone integration offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for tech companies to develop more advanced and user-friendly device-oriented thermostats. - **Internet of Things (iot):** The growing use of IoT devices such as the Netatmo wireless thermostat poses an opportunity for businesses to develop innovative products that incorporate smartphone capabilities to enhance device performance and functionality. - **Technology Add-ons:** The shift towards technology add-ons instead of standalone products provides opportunity for businesses to develop complementary add-ons that enhance consumer experience and device functionality for the Netatmo wireless thermostat and other similar devices. ### Where This Applies - **Smart Home Technology:** The development of highly integrated and versatile device-oriented thermostats such as the Netatmo is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the expanding smart home technology industry. - **Consumer Electronics:** The push towards IoT devices and connected homes presents an opportunity for tech companies to capitalize on the trend by developing consumer electronics products that incorporate smartphone capabilities. - **Mobile Device Accessories:** The increasing demand for technology add-ons for device-oriented thermostats such as the Netatmo presents an opportunity for businesses to innovate and capitalize on the growing mobile device accessory industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Home-Connected Thermostats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/th1123wf.md) - [Artistic Glass-Like Thermostats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-nest-learning-thermostat.md) - [Smart Thermostat Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-learning-thermostat.md) - [AI-Powered Home Thermostats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beca-bht-18gblw.md) - [Proactive Smart Thermostats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proactive-smart-thermostat.md) - [Certified Eco-Friendly Smart Thermostats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st55.md) - [Geo-Fencing Smart Thermostats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lennox-l40-smart-thermostat.md) - [Smart Home Thermostats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radiator-thermostat-e1.md) - [Intelligent Aftermarket Radiator Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-thermo.md)