3 Home Technology Trends We Expect to See in 2021
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Like most of the world, we’re relieved to say goodbye to 2020 and turn the page to new beginnings. With the new year underway, our team at Integrated Lifestyles is looking ahead to discover what the new technology trends will be and how they’ll impact your Dallas, TX home in 2021.
While we don’t have a crystal ball to reveal the home technology surprises awaiting us this year, we’ll offer our best guesses based on our expertise in the field. As the year progresses, you can always keep up with the latest in smart home control and automation by following our blog! In the meantime, read on to learn three home technology trends we expect to see in 2021.
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Technology for Working from Home
We all saw this one coming. After much of the workforce was forced to adapt to work-from-home operations in 2020, many companies will continue remote work into 2021. According to Upwork’s “Future of Workforce Pulse Report,” 1 in 4 Americans will be working remotely in the new year.
With that said, we’ll continue to see smart technology and networking solutions that support at-home work, from wireless mouses and keypads to high-resolution webcams, to robust video conferencing software. In the same vein, home networking equipment will continue to advance to support greater uptime, capacity, reliability, and security—as well as to support the new wireless standard Wi-Fi 6.
Technology for Better Health
A trend that grew tremendously in 2020, technology for better health will only continue to expand in the new year. As technology advances, more homeowners are turning to solutions such as human-centric lighting control, smart air filtration systems, and more as aids to holistic and prescribed remedies for improved wellbeing.
From advanced wearable tech that tracks your vitals, to wellness systems that clean your air and water, to biophilic spaces that simulate the outdoors, smart homes will increasingly become self-care hubs in 2021 and beyond. They may not replace existing healthcare services, but they’ll promote a healthier environment at home and perhaps reduce pressure on the healthcare system.
“There’s a Smart Device for That”
Unsurprisingly, you can expect more home devices to turn to the “smart” side in 2021. Even now, the sky is the limit when it comes to smart home devices, and we don’t see that slowing down soon. In fact, by 2022, the average smart home is expected to have around 500 connected intelligent devices, according to the technology consultancy Plextek.
Beyond the expansion of smart surveillance and home speakers, we expect to see everything from smarter kitchen and bathroom appliances to smarter gardening systems. As a result, device connectivity and how well third-party devices work together and integrate with home control systems will become even more important in the new year, too.
If one of these home technology trends struck a chord with you, you can always reach out to our team to plan a smart home project of your own. We’d love to help you prepare for the new year with personalized technology solutions that help you live and work easier at home. Schedule a free consultation by contacting us here or using the chat box below!
