CEDIA has collated predictions from experts across the industry as to what the smart home will look like in 10 years, with estimates saying that biometrics, voice control, immersive experiences and hyper personalisation will be the norm.
The new report, which asked experienced CEDIA members and installers from across the globe, anticipates that homeowners will no longer use keys, switches and speakers in their properties over the next decade as tech innovations and installations develop and diversify.
Insights and predictions from industry experts are based on current trends, customer demand and tech developments to build a picture of what the smart home of 2034 is likely to look like.
Findings suggest that 3D fully immersive experiences, with a choice of viewpoints, will be the norm across entertainment, exercise, gaming and remote working. Biometrics and voice control will also be the automations of choice, with predictions that they will regulate security and utility management controls, limiting the need for keys, switches and apps for installations.
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The report also suggests that hyper personalisation will be a big part of the smart home of the future. 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.
Finally, industry experts think that speakers and remotes will die out, with the report saying that speakers will be cleverly disguised in the structure of the home and installations so they will never be seen in any room. However, the audio quality will match that of a nightclub. Remote controls for devices and installations will also die out as controls will come in the form of voice activation and apps.
Commenting on the findings, Walt Zerbe, 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.”
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Steve Moore, the founder of SMC Smart Home in the UK thinks that relationships between installers/engineers and customers 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.”
Moore also believes that AI will play a big part in the future of smart homes: “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 the homeowners.”
Other areas that are predicted 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 that are an extension of the home.
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