It’s a brand new year, but it’s already possible to spot trends among the tech launches and trade shows of early 2024. Here are some themes you can expect to see as the year progresses, using some of the most interesting gadgets from the smart home brand EZVIZ. as examples.
A focus on sustainable development
Environmental awareness is at an unprecedented level. More and more often, consumers are choosing to purchase products with ecological credentials. There are several ways brands can meet this demand and EZVIZ has some great examples. Energy consumption is not only a consumer concern for environmental reasons, but also because, due to the cost of living crisis, people need to closely monitor their electricity bills.
This may be at odds with the increasing number of devices in our home. One obvious solution is solar power, which can be used to charge all kinds of outdoor technology. EZVIZ’s EB8 4G camera comes with a solar panel, just like the brand’s upcoming CB5 camera. Even its soon-to-be-launched EP3x Pro video doorbell can charge via a solar panel, meaning there’s no need to replace the batteries in the device itself.
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But that’s not the only way smart home technology can help people save energy. Installing a smart radiator valve, like EZVIZ’s T55, in place of a standard valve allows users to schedule heating to individual radiators for better home heating control and less waste. Another advantage of these valves is that they display the current temperature of the radiator, rather than displaying a number from 1 to 5, taking the guesswork out of adjusting and monitoring home heating.
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But sustainability is not just a matter for the end consumer. It can literally be integrated into products if brands choose recycled materials in the production of new technologies. An entire range of EZVIZ robot vacuum cleaners – the RC3 and RC3 Plus, RE4, RE4 Plus, RE5 and RE5 Plus – are produced this way.
EZVIZ’s commitment to sustainability extends beyond manufacturing and end use. The brand also invests profits generated from green products into planting thousands of trees through a project called the Global EZVIZ Forest Plan.
Matter and smart home ecosystems
Investing in more smart home devices usually means more apps on your phone and more products that don’t work harmoniously together. Although the Matter smart home standard has begun to enable seamless interconnectivity between different brands, there is still a way to go before all classes of smart home products are anticipated.
That’s not to say it’s not worth thinking ahead when planning to purchase a new smart home. EZVIZ is one of the br ands taking steps towards Matter compatibility. Its upcoming Home Hub A3 will be able to connect and control plug-and-play smart home devices that are available for purchase now and those that will be available in the future – from EZVIZ and other brands.
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The rise of AI
Without a doubt, smart home devices with AI capabilities are the biggest trend right now: to kick off the year, CES, the world’s largest consumer electronics show, showcased a slew of devices smart homes with AI that have just been launched, from laptops to robots to beauty technology.
In most cases, when brands talk about AI, they are referring to machine learning: algorithms are trained on data that allow devices to perform complex tasks. Take the EZVIZ RS2 Robot Vacuum and Mop, featuring a 3K AI camera. The software built into the camera will help the robot vacuum identify common objects in the home, including items such as shoes or cables, and determine the best way to avoid them. This type of technology makes robot vacuum cleaners much more autonomous; you won’t need to intervene to save them from a tangle of wires and they will be able to safely navigate around your pets instead of hitting them.
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AI can also help with security: the RS2 has an in-device AI chip to locally process images for the security and protection of its users’ data.
A more secure home
Video doorbells and cameras are now commonplace in homes, so what’s next? One way people may want to improve their home security is to improve the quality and scope of images they can access. Look for 4K cameras, which will deliver a much sharper and more detailed image to your phone. In 2024, EZVIZ will launch a line of 4K cameras, including indoor and outdoor devices.
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You’ll also start to see more “dual lens” devices, which provide a wider field of view and fill in blind spots. Older video doorbells may have limited view, meaning you can’t see a package left outside your door, or check in later to see if it’s still there. EZVIZ’s EP3x Pro dual-lens video doorbell will launch later this year, providing a much more complete picture of what’s happening outside your home.
There is also the opportunity to extend your home security by making the most of multifunctional technology and integrating smart home devices as part of the setup. Replace your garden spotlights with a floodlight camera like the EL3 Garden Spotlight with Security Camera, or send your RS2 robot vacuum to patrol your home while you check the power remotely for added peace of mind when you’re far from home.
You can browse the full range of EZVIZ products on the brand’s website.
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