CEDIA, the association for smart home professionals, has carried out research showing that biometrics, voice control, immersive experiences and hyper personalisation will be the norm in smart home automation in 2034.
CEDIA gathered intel from experienced members and installers from across the globe. Based on current trends, customer demand and tech developments, the industry experts shared insights and predictions to paint a picture of the smart home in 10 years’ time.
Here’s what they believe will be the trends in 2034:
- Immersive experiences across the home: 3D fully immersive experiences with a choice of viewpoints will be the norm across entertainment, exercise, gaming and remote working.
- Biometrics and voice control take over: Security and utility system management controls will be regulated by biometrics and voice control, limiting the need for keys, switches and apps for installations.
- Hyper-personalised is expected: All systems and smart technology will be synced with wearable technology to create individual home preferences so homeowners don’t have to lift a finger when arriving home. The heating, sound systems, and lighting are just some of the elements that will automatically change to preferences.
- Speakers and remotes will die out: Speakers and remote controls will disappear from sight. Speakers will be cleverly disguised in the structure of the home and installations so they will never be seen in any room, but the audio quality will match that of a night club. Remote controls for devices and installations will also die out as controls will come in the form of voice activation and apps.
Walt Zebre, US, senior director of technology and standards at CEDIA said: “I think the big areas we’ll see are the rise of biometrics, the disappearance of remote controls and the possibility of home data being sold by consumers. I also think consumers will grow to be even more tech savvy and will drive tech changes as they continue to think differently from manufacturers.”
Steve Moore, UK, founder of SMC Smart Home added: “In 2034 I think customer relations for engineers and installers will be even more of a priority. It’s one of the most important differentiators that set installers apart from customers doing it themselves with the fast-developing tech, so it will be even more important in 2034.”
He continued: “AI is obviously a huge area of development and conversation in the tech world currently. I believe by 2034 AI will be fully relied upon but working seamlessly in the background across a huge number of devices and technology that will make life a lot more streamlined and accessible for homeowners.”
Other areas that are going to be important developments in the home environment include, wearable robotics for assisted living, a focus on energy efficiency and embracing indoors outdoors, with tech advances to create unique outdoor spaces as an extension of the home.
More insights from the experts and details of the home advances for each area of the home can be found here – What does the Smart Home of the future look like? (cedia.org)
