1 . SMART HOME CONNECTIVITY
Communication between smart home devices is critical for intelligent home control and operation . Wireless communication establishes a network of inhome devices , converting the regular home into a connected one . With communication networking technologies , smart home appliances work together automatically and act like an entire ecosystem . To achieve this , startups provide various controllable solutions , including wireless mesh networking , communication technologies , and wireless protocols .
Startup Spotlight : UK-based startup U-Linc offers a discovery and interaction protocol that interacts with any connectable device , facilitating a level of interoperability . For residential space automation , it provides secure connectivity with different IoT devices without vendors . The startup ’ s technology enables a connected product to customise the user experience on the fly and to provide various access rights for monitoring and control of the home attributes , such as lighting , heating , and appliances .
2 . SMART INHOUSE SECURITY
With increased automation and connectivity technologies , smart homes face new security challenges . Smart inhouse security solutions use smart sensors and smart surveillance to prevent burglaries . Startups are developing motion , contact , and fire sensors as well as presence detectors . Due to connected devices in smart homes , cybersecurity is an integral part of the smart inhouse security trend . These technologies help homeowners to be confident that their home is protected from outside and online interventions .
Startup Spotlight : Swiss startup Mitipi develops Kevin , an AI-based virtual guard that simulates human presence when nobody is at home . It uses realistic lighting effects
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