Smart home automation trends to look for in 2020

Internet of Things (IoT) is on the rise, and smart home automation is the facet of domestic use of the technology. Home automation has gradually arrived in the mainstream, with the number of smart home households expected to increase to 70 million by 2023.

However, the technology behind the concept of smart homes is continually evolving, which will bring a change to the existing smart home scenario as well.

Here are a few smart home automation trends to look for in 2020.

Integration with ML

Phone-controlled appliances, automated window blinds, video doorbells, and more; the features are nice and can make your home more safe and convenient. But these devices can be termed as “connected” and not smart. Over the next few years, we can expect these devices to make use of machine learning, NLP, and other technologies to learn and make decisions on their own, thereby justifying the word “smart.”

Standardization

Currently, most smart home devices are platform-specific and work on platforms provided by Google, Amazon, Samsung, etc. Not only is it a headache for smart device manufacturers, but it raises security concerns for the users as well. However, companies like Amazon, Google, and Apple are planning to create a set of standards for making smart homes simpler and more secure.

Smarter in-home healthcare

Homeowners have been increasingly adopting in-home healthcare, which significantly reduces the stress put on hospitals, doctors, and other traditional healthcare channels. The concept of in-home healthcare is expected to get smarter, which would include preventive measures such as wearables to help us lead a healthier lifestyle. These devices enable us to monitor our quality of sleep, activity levels, and nutrition. Some devices will also offer interventionist services, allowing us to diagnose illnesses using AI and connect remotely with medical practitioners.

Faster networks

The existing internet technology — 4G — is not ideal for unleashing the full potential of IoT. However, the global rollout of Wi-Fi 6 and 5G will lead to faster, more powerful networks that would provide enhanced access to data and processing resources.

Conclusion

We can expect some exciting developments in the field of smart home automation this year. And if you are yet to convert your traditional house into a smart home, now is the time. TekMax Technologies offers Home Automation University Park services; from installation to maintenance and upgrades, we provide a comprehensive range of smart home automation solutions.