This year, I had the privilege of representing REALTOR® Magazine at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas , the annual event where manufactures unveil their latest and greatest technology and provides attendees a behind-the-scenes check out products coming to plug .
Two of the large themes of the 2020 event were using AI to reinforce user experiences and therefore the increased connectivity of devices across multiple platforms without having a hub—and at affordable prices.
Of course, the TVs got bigger with higher resolution; some are now even retractable or maybe see-through. But that wasn’t even the foremost mind-blowing technology being showcased—that honor goes to Delta
Airline’s partnership with Misapplied Sciences and their introduction of Parallel Reality, which can change the way we travel. It involves new display screens using biometric technology and GPS luggage tags which will be unrolled at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport this summer, enabling travelers to ascertain information that’s tailored to them.
Multiple companies, including Lutron, C by GE, Brilliant, Inovelli, Sengled, Wiz, and Nanoleaf, showcased new smart lighting and switch controls that allow users to regulate smart bulbs from a wall switch like they normally would with a standard switch. They’ve also come up with more solutions for older homes that don't have a neutral wire and are offering cheaper , entry-level smart-home devices.
Both Kohler & Moen showed off smart kitchen faucets which will pour exact measurement amounts via voice commands and even preheat water to a desired temperature. They both also had options for high-end digital shower controls, which were very impressive. Flo by Moen & Alarm.com’s Smart Water Valve provide whole-home leak detection and water usage monitoring employing a device installed at the main . I’m excited to check out Kohler’s new Alexa-enabled Harman Kardon speaker that's built into Kohler’s new Moxie showerhead. (Review to follow.)
Kwikset is releasing a door lock which will be unlocked via fingerprints and stores up to 50 different users. Other companies are adding anti-tampering features and touch-to-unlock, and Wi-Charge offers an answer which will wirelessly charge your front entrance lock and other devices, so you never need to worry about the lock batteries going dead again.
Video doorbells and cameras can now recognize individual people, send alerts, or trigger home automation events like turning the lights on or welcoming a loved one home. Arlo users will love the new Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera which is 100% wirefree; the sunshine was very bright, at 2,000 lumens, when using just the battery. Ring introduced the X-Line also as additional outdoor lighting options with battery and solar options; they're continuing to expand beyond doorbells and cameras to supply more lighting and security options.
Independent insurance agency Hippo now gives homeowner rate quotes online as easily as traditional automobile insurance companies. the corporate now offers a smart-home sensor which will detect and provide you with a warning to issues in your home and even comes with a discount—it’s basically just like the good driver discount except for your home.
If you’ve never been to CES before, it are often quite overwhelming. this is often just a sample of the technology on display. i attempted to specialise in smart-home products and was fortunate enough to satisfy with several different companies that are performing on exciting new ideas. I’ll still test new products and explain how they might affect you and your clients in future articles. Stay tuned for more coverage in my Ultimate Smart Home series.
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