Research firm Statista has released its latest findings and forecasts relating to the smart home market, and notes the sector continues to enjoy substantial growth in Australia and worldwide. Here’s an insight into what components are driving that growth and how Australia compares to the US. Global growth for smart homes This year the global…
Wi-Fi is set to get a whole lot faster, with a new generation of wireless technology being introduced later this year. Known as Wi-Fi 6, it’s set to double the speed of data transfer, while also allowing a more devices to connect over a single wireless network. So, let’s dive a little deeper into Wi-Fi…
Smart speaker adoption is expected to continue its rapid growth in the coming years, with Business Insider tipping in the US alone, the number of installed devices will quadruple by 2024. In Australia, the arrival of smart speakers might have lagged a little behind, but new statistics show local adoption is no less enthusiastic with…
Smart Implant transforms almost any appliance into smart home compatible Do you have a favourite vintage record player you’d love to integrate into your smart home? What about that older air conditioner you’d rather not replace but would love to see get smart? That’s all now possible courtesy of a new product that is about…
In the smart home we often talk about the actions, appliances and installation that come together to create a seamless smart home living. But what about the user interface, aka the app, that controls that experience? How simple is that app to use, and how readily does it respond to the user’s needs within the…
In business it’s all about the bottom line, so when you weigh up investing in new technology or an office refurbishment, chances are you want the guarantee of a financial return. Well, we’ve got some good news for you. Investing in properly installed, well chosen smart technology can help save you on office operating costs…
When people consider smart technology, they often envisage the glamour, gadgets and entertainment a smart home can deliver. And yes, these things are indeed drawcards of the smart home, and they certainly contribute to its increasing popularity. However, at its heart an automated home is not about glitz and gadgetry. Its true and ultimate focus…
Right about now hundreds of thousands of Australian households are preparing to head back to school. Whether you have tiny tots readying to enter school for the first time to savvy teens heading back to high school, the back to school routine places different demands on the average family household. If you’re looking to simplify,…
Each year the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas offers a glimpse into the world’s future technology with the smart home a prime area of focus. This year’s CES was no different, with a wealth of new smart appliances, hubs, fixtures and fittings unveiled between January 8 and 11. From shoes cleaners to app-controlled artworks…
Think you’re the only one sitting in traffic wondering whether you left the iron, oven or hair straightener on? Think again. Because according to a 2014 survey in the UK, “fear of leaving on” is a very real thing and it’s a lot more common that you think. Here’s an insight into the statistics of…
