A new report finds that the Internet of Things is growing increasingly popular in the kitchen. Sales of IoT appliances are forecast to soar to more than 200 million in four years from only 17 million this year. So who’s winning the battle for the IoT kitchen?
The smart kitchen report from Juniper ranks these as the top ranked manufacturers:
- Samsung
- GE Appliances
- LG Electronics
- Bosch
- Electrolux
How did Juniper rank the appliance makers?
- Factors included:
- Range of Products
- Brand Strength
- Range of Functionality in their Appliances
- Future Business Prospects
- Partnerships in the Industry
According to the report “Smart Home Appliances – Hardware & eCommerce Opportunities 2016-2021,” Samsung “scores highly in innovation, range of functionality and brand strength, with the Family Hub fridge demonstrating promising prospects for the online grocery market. Whilst other manufacturers, such as GE and LG, also boast high scores in the rankings, Samsung’s partnerships with Mastercard and other eCommerce partners has set them apart from their competitors.”
The hub for the smart kitchen will be your refrigerator, the report adds, noting that a “smart” fridge will be used for food ordering as well as storage.
And many more IoT applications are coming.
Juniper’s research author Sam Barker added, ‘While we have seen a number of false starts within the connected appliance ecosystem, the additional functionality of new, mid-range units creates a more attractive value proposition for households.”
Read more at:
http:www.juniperresearch.com
