![]() “IoT standards that enable devices to work together will be imperative to the overall success of the smart home. "The smart home revolution is well underway, but the true potential of this technology has yet to be unlocked,” said Mark Skarpness, Chair of the IoTivity Steering Group, Open Connectivity Foundation. "Insurance providers stand to benefit greatly from the data generated by connected devices and sensors furthermore, we believe that their involvement will play a significant role in overcoming the 'friction of adoption' that has impeded progress towards the smart home." "At EVRYTHNG we believe that property insurance is an emerging driver for consumer adoption and helping to unlock the value of the smart home," said Curt Schacker, SVP Connected Products, EVRYTHNG. Mike Stauffer, Senior Director, Business Development, Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. Mark Skarpness, Chair of the IoTivity Steering Group, Open Connectivity Foundation Jay Kenny, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Ĭurt Schacker, VP, Managing Director, Connected Products, EVRYTHNG Winifred Chang, Director IoT Business Development, LG Electronics “ Driving Value with New Use Cases in the Smart Home,” Tuesday, May 24, 11:15 a.m., moderated by Tom Kerber, Director of Research, Home Controls & Energy, Parks Associates, features the following speakers: Parks Associates will address app usage and connected devices in the smart home with multiple sessions and speakers at its CONNECTIONS™ Conference in May. ![]() Apps for sprinkler systems and lightbulbs also saw 91% usage on these devices. Among smartphone/tablet users who also own specified smart home devices, 91% used an app with their device for smart programmable thermostats. Parks Associates believes that the value proposition of the smart home will ultimately evolve from point solutions to service-driven solutions. Device manufacturers and software developers can explore innovative collaborations to bring these personalized use cases to life.”ĭashboard to Smart Home: Apps and APIs reveals that the majority of consumers begin their smart home journey with a single smart device to address a specific pain point. ![]() “This rapid expansion has resulted in a highly fragmented marketplace, and for companies to emerge successfully from the crowd, they will need to provide a seamless consumer experience that interconnects with all other functions of the connected home. “The growing interest in the smart home space has prompted a large number of players to enter the smart home ecosystem with their own devices, platforms, and solutions,” said Harry Wang, Senior Research Director, Parks Associates. The international research firm will address consumer usage habits for mobile apps and the need for interoperability among connected devices at the upcoming 20 th-annual CONNECTIONS™: The Premier Connected Home Conference, May 24-26, at the Hyatt San Francisco Airport. smartphone and tablet users who own at least one smart home device have downloaded mobile apps for these devices. Parks Associates research shows that 80% of U.S. The update should soon reach out to a broader userbase, so keep on the lookout for the new software.20th-annual CONNECTIONS™ Conference to address importance of interoperability for connected devices and mobile apps ![]() It would also things a bit more convenient for to Alexa enabled smart home devices’ owners. While this isn’t a particularly large update, it does add a major utility and functionality to the existing Android tablets from Amazon. In other words, users would be able to control any smart speaker, lights, cameras, thermostats, switches, and more. This button will be accessible to users through any screen, meaning, users are just a tap away from controlling any compatible Alexa enabled smart home device from their tablets. Editor’s Pick: LG Wing 5G dual display phone and LG Velvet launched for Rs 69,990 (~$948) and 36,990 (~$504) in IndiaĪfter the new update, Fire tablet users will notice a new Smart Home button on the left corner of the navigation bar. The update will be available in four models, which include Amazon Fire 7 (2019), Amazon Fire HD 8 (2018), Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020), or Amazon Fire HD 10 (2019). At the moment, only a small number of Fire tablets have received the update, but that is only due to the staggered release from the company. This update brings a Smart Home button to Device Dashboard, as per a PhoneArenareport. Amazon Fire 7Įarlier this week, the company started the roll out of the new update to a handful of Fire tablets. The new software release will have the affordable Android tablet be functional as a smart home hub for users, allowing them to control other smart home devices. The Amazon Fire series has just received an interesting new update.
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