For years, the overarching theme of technology advancement has always been towards enhanced convergence. Some would argue it all started with the amazing ability to have all of our music stored in one place and organized by playlists we created, not alphabetically and by how big our CD towers were. Others might say this obsession with cohesion started a little closer to home.
As early as 2004, the temperature, oven / stove, lighting, and even water levels in the bathtub were controlled at the tap of a button on LG Samsung Smartphones–that is, of course, if you lived in an LG Samsung Genius Home.
Looking ahead, this trend is only growing. Here are the top four trends you can expect to see in smart homes across the U.S. later this year:
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From ultra-fast internet available to every resident (included in condo fees) to security cameras on the front of each unit and a fully equipped games room, young savvy buyers are looking for more than just pleasant common areas and contemporary design–these bundles (internet, cable, and home security) will no doubt be making their way into board meeting agendas before too long. Developers are already partnering with cable companies in some cities.
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From CO to smoke alarms, energy-efficient thermostats and baby cams, Nest takes the cake in intuitive technology.
- Ever heard of Photovoltaic Cells? You will! We admit that this funky gadget will be more applicable to the California, Florida, and, well, anywhere with lots of sun, crowd, but take a look at this amazing music player from Sony; the Eclipse not only lets you curate your sound, it’s solar powered for the eco-crowd!
- The Transparent TV. Need we say more?
- Finally, keep an eye out for the August Smart Lock. Activated and controlled by your smartphone, this lock uses Bluetooth technology to control who has access to a condo unit or office within the condo community.
What’s on your list for next year’s top gadgets? Tweet us @ConciergePlus
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