New research from Parks Associates tracks what its analysis has found to be the top 10 trends in the growing world of consumer Internet of Things.
Here they are:
- Voice Control
Voice control is vying to become the primary user interface for the smart home and connected lifestyle.
- Mobile Services
The smartphone market plateaus, and mobile carriers experiment to retain subscribers, which will threaten fixed broadband services.
- Connected Consumer electronics (CE)
CE manufacturers focus on new product categories and ecosystem strategies to compensate for stagnation in a mature market.
- Virtual and Augmented Reality
Virtual and augmented reality gain a foothold in niche operations and greater awareness among early adopters, creating opportunities for social VR experiences.
- OTT Video Services
The differences between on-demand and live viewing continue to blur as consumers embrace a variety of OTT video services.
- Connected Cars
Consumers increasingly expect connectivity in their cars, but pricing, safety, and data privacy concerns inhibit market growth.
- Smart Home
To cross the chasm, the smart home industry will continue to develop new use cases for security, peace of mind, and energy management.
- Smart Home Devices & Services
Insurers are exploring new business opportunities in smart home products and services and will continue to launch trials and new partnerships.
- Wearables
Wearables and smart watches are expanding as healthcare tools and will be integrated with other IoT applications.
- Healthcare
Consumerization of healthcare services and devices drives integration with smart home ecosystems and new business models.
For a free whitepaper on the IoT trends, see:
http://www.parksassociates.com/2017-trends
