Moen Watch 2015 - Day 1

A Daily Look at Research Shaping 2015 Consumer Behavior Trends - Seite 2

• Luxurious and comfortable living - Backed with smart technology support, a Connected Home can make the most of your living space. Whether it be with mood lighting or exclusive entertainment systems, these amenities can be accessed through a convenient centralized control panel.
  
  
• Security - Connected Homes can enable strong circles for security and safety with closed circuit television devices, surveillance systems, automatic locks and remote control based security.
  
  
• Entertainment - From state-of-the-art music and automated woofer systems to LCD screens, a Connected Home makes for the picture-perfect entertainment hub, for both homeowners and guests.
  
  

WHAT MAKES A CONNECTED HOME?

It is seamless...
A Connected Home starts with seamless integration. This means installing an automation system that will help a consumer monitor their home with just the touch of a button. One home builder, Bill Beazley Homes, is on the cutting edge of technology, providing smart home options to the residents of Augusta, Georgia and surrounding areas. The Smart Home system is self-monitoring, which means once it's installed, there are no monthly fees to keep it running. Compatible with smartphones and other Internet-connected devices, Beazley's Smart Home takes simplicity, efficiency and convenience to new levels. Homeowners are able to monitor children while they are alone, adjust the temperature of the thermostat and receive alerts when there is an issue, such as a leak, that could cause major damage to belongings. All of this can be accessed conveniently from a smartphone screen.

It adapts...
A Connected Home over time has the ability to adjust to the homeowner's every move. Brands are taking the adaptable, oftentimes wearable, technology trend to a new level, creating smart devices that seamlessly deliver useful information unique to the user. As a result, consumers often feel they've developed a sixth sense with these products, dubbed "info-sense." 

"The volume of data and smart devices in the U.S. and Canada continues to increase dramatically," added Suvak. "On average, those who own a connected home device have approximately three different devices. This adoption level comes from some of the earliest users and may very well change if manufacturers can improve the delivery of useful and actionable features."