If you search for the top-selling devices on e-commerce portals, you will see hundreds of results with smart solutions for the home. Right from smart doorbells to smart security systems and speakers that play streamed music, there is so much to add to your home and your life. Smart home systems not only add high functionality to the home but also make your life more convenient. The top sellers on the Internet have become a big part of our lives.
They make our daily lives safe, and more comfortable and keep us entertained. Year after year, we see additions to the world of tech and innovations that become an integral part of our lives. While something like a smart oven or an HVAC system can be seen in every household, the responsibility of the regular oven upkeep and HVAC system maintenance is on you. Smart devices can only make our lives simpler if they are well-maintained.
As we inch closer to the end of this year, it is time to start looking for tech and trends that will rule 2024. In this article, we discuss the hottest trends in home tech for the coming year.
Audio Visual Systems
There will be a high demand for the purchase of smart home devices in the audio-visual and security segments. Due to the rise in streaming services including television and music, there is also a rise in piracy issues, and consumers are looking for ways to feel more secure in the home. Smart audio-visual products will lead the market, and more than half of the consumer households will be investing in a system. About 51% of smart home device owners have first bought an audio-visual system for their homes. They will be the most desirable devices for the home.
Smart home security
Homeowners are willing to put their money into smart home security systems to feel safe and secure at all times. The products offer peace of mind, whether you are at home or not. Intelligent home security products will be mainstream and they will remain at the forefront. Homeowners will be looking for smart locks, cameras, and a security surveillance system with a face recognition feature so that the home is safe from burglars at all times. The fact recognition system will not allow anyone to enter the home if it doesn’t recognize the face. Smart home alarms also go a long way. They make a loud sound and also inform the respective authorities in case of an emergency. Whether you are at home or not, the smart security system will ensure that your home is safe.
Touchless Technology
We will see touchless technology define homes in the coming year. Companies have started to look beyond the traditional triggers and are now looking for ways people interact and behave in their homes. This rise in predictive behavior can help companies connect deceives. Some examples include shaking the wrist to use the smartwatch or using your foot to open the car trunk. This technology can also enhance user experience since you will not have to look for different ways to use a device or open multiple apps when you want something to happen in the home. An ideal example of touchless technology is WiFi sensing which will not interfere in your daily routine but still does the job. A smart home will become even better connected with touchless technology and will provide unique experiences.
Smart wearables
While smart wearables have been around for a long time now, they will continue to remain mainstream in the coming year. Most importantly, they will help unify the smart home experiences. Whether it is integrating a wearable device like Glass or using multiple commands for devices that can communicate and ensure unison in motion, smart wearables will make it easier to run smart homes. With the right devices, you can automate using wearable technology and it can help control the lights in your bathroom to the curtains in your living room. After smart security systems, we will see a steady rise in the demand for smart wearables throughout 2024.
These are a few of the top home tech trends to keep your eyes on in 2024. While technology continues to develop and consumers continue to adapt to new devices and new technology, there will be a lot more to see and learn in the coming year. However, smart homes have become the future and if you are buying a new home, you need to look for smart devices and appliances that are already installed in the home. Several home builders keep this in mind and plan a home layout that suits new buyers. They will ensure that there is enough scope to include smart home tech in your home, and many will already have smart systems and appliances set in place. Such homes demand high value, and you might have to pay a little on the higher side as compared to the homes that do not have smart systems in place.
Ingrid Maldine is a business writer, editor and management consultant with extensive experience writing and consulting for both start-ups and long established companies. She has ten years management and leadership experience gained at BSkyB in London and Viva Travel Guides in Quito, Ecuador, giving her a depth of insight into innovation in international business. With an MBA from the University of Hull and many years of experience running her own business consultancy, Ingrid’s background allows her to connect with a diverse range of clients, including cutting edge technology and web-based start-ups but also multinationals in need of assistance. Ingrid has played a defining role in shaping organizational strategy for a wide range of different organizations, including for-profit, NGOs and charities. Ingrid has also served on the Board of Directors for the South American Explorers Club in Quito, Ecuador.
