Like previous years, CES 2015 surprised us with numerous ingenious Internet-of-Things and home automation gears to transform the home of tomorrow with smart technologies. This means futuristic homes will offer advance technology whereby users can control everything from lighting fixtures, music speakers, etc., to home security using their smartphones.
Home automation devices have already impressed homeowners with its smart way to offer full control over household appliances through a slight swipe on smartphone screen. But, that is not enough, manufacturers from all across the globe are constantly working on new advancements for better and bug-free home automation and security with enhanced user-friendliness so that homeowners don’t have to stress over small things during working hours or when out with friends.
Top smart tech innovations for home at CES 2015
- Keen Home Smart Vent
Although various smart thermostats are available easily nowadays, an issue with them is that they cannot control temperature of individual rooms. That’s where Keen Home Smart Vents steps in. The Smart Vent system is designed to control airflow of different rooms at a single touch on your smartphone screen.
The revolutionary home heating system can be controlled via a mobile app, depending on user’s preferences. The system can automatically adjust airflow and temperature of individual room without any need of rescheduling. Moreover, the vents can be turned off to cut down on unnecessary electricity bill when not in use.
- Parrot Pot
Parrot Pot is a smart watering system for your thirsty plants even when you’re away on holiday or a business trip. This intelligent system is linked to H2O smart sensor that dispenses water based on the plant type and its present conditions.
It comes with a compatible mobile app that supports both Android and iOS devices, so that the users are informed of current plant conditions and can activate the H2O sensors to provide water to the plants. It is a convenient technology for plant lovers to take care of their immobile friends from any corner of the world.
- Invoxia Triby
It is basically a smart magnetic gear that sticks onto your fridge, transforming it into a wireless speaker. With 2.9-inch E-Ink display, the Invoxia allows iOS and Android users to send doodles to the device, make calls and even stream music to the speaker via Bluetooth.
Triby is a perfect audio companion for listening to your favorite smartphone playlist or simply tune in to internet radio or FM radio. It offers a great way for entertainment, whilst helping you to interact with your kids when you’re away. Thus, the small entertainment gadget perfectly serves double duty as an interactive device.
Pricing and battery life
Keen Vent:
It is available for pre-orders for $245. The smart vent for regulating home temperature is powered by four AA batteries that can run smoothly for two years. Moreover, advanced control algorithms can be used to extended battery life beyond two years.
Parrot Pot:
Unfortunately, its pricing and availability details are not disclosed as of now; though it is expected on store shelves by this summer. The one year battery backup makes it a promising plant watering system for smart homes.
Invoxia Triby:
This handy smart fridge magnet costs you $199, which is a pretty decent price tag for a connected kitchen radio. However, its battery lasts only a month, but you won’t regret spending this much amount on a device that lives on your fridge.
Summary
The innovative devices are definitely going to change how you interact with your home in a smarter way. This clearly depicts that futurist homes will have all facilities ranging from entertainment to comfortable environment just a tap away.
