- Autonomy and robots: Household robots are being developed by major companies in the smart home industry. While it may take some time before they become commonplace, they are expected to be more widely adopted in the near future1.
- Smarter sensors: Sensors are at the core of the smart home experience. Smarter sensors can reduce the clutter in your home and allow for the expanded functionality of smart devices. Occupancy sensors are a big part of this. An occupancy sensor can detect whether someone is in a room or not and react accordingly1.
- Better energy efficiency and recyclability: The Energy Department’s Building Technologies Office is supporting a project that aims to make electronic devices and appliances more energy-efficient and recyclable2.
These are just a few examples of the exciting advancements that are being made in the smart home industry. It’s clear that there is a lot of potential for growth and innovation in this field, and we can expect to see many more exciting developments in the years to come.