Latin America. A few days ago the CES 2021 fair was held, which due to the pandemic should have been, for the first time, completely digital. There were several focuses that the fair had, such as digital health, 5G, smart cities, although the smart home was the protagonist.
Due to the pandemic and lockdowns, people were forced to spend more time in their homes and moving, as far as possible, their workplaces to the home. That's why many companies focused on solutions to create a home, an office and a training space in the same space.
Here are some of the solutions focused on the smart home:
Bosch: Introduced an AI-enabled wearable fitness tracker that recognizes and records any type of physical activity that is based on repetitive patterns.
- Hisense: Announced the 2021 TriChroma line of laser TVs.
- Kohler: introduced a ceiling-mount kitchen faucet with simple touch control; Kohler's entire house water monitor that is mounted under cabinets, in partnership with Phyn; new innate smart toilet; non-contact bathroom faucets; independent soaking bath.
- LG Electronics: announced the next generation of the LG PuriCare line for high-quality air management solutions; reinvented two-door open-door refrigerator, including a wider window, a premium interior look and craft ice function; WashTower with convenient controls, built-in intelligence and advanced cleaning; Line of 2021 evo OLED TVs and QNED MiniLED TVs; CLOi UV-C robot for disinfection; The ThinQ app will transform into an open platform for lifestyle innovation.
Panasonic: announced a technology partnership with Illuminarium Experiences to bring the new 360-degree immersive entertainment centers to life; launched the newest OLED TV JZ2000; The new Technics wireless headphones will launch later this year.
Philips: Discussed Philips' vision and expertise in the healthcare technology space for consumers and professionals and announced the Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige which is backed by SenseIQ technology and artificial intelligence to intuitively fit user needs.
- Samsung Electronics: the 4-door Flex Bespoke refrigerator that can be customized for any kitchen was announced; JetBot 90 AI+ uses object and sensor recognition technology to identify and classify objects and decide on the best cleaning path; Eco-friendly packaging shall be used for all television products; Galaxy Upcycling at Home program where users can decide how to reuse the Galaxy as other convenient home devices.
Schneider Electric: Introduced the Square D Energy Center, the first Square D connected light switches (X and XD series) and the Acti9 Active product, which together provide a unique end-to-end energy management solution for homes in response to sustainability and resilience, efficiency and customization.
- Skyworth: Introducing the 2021 TV lineup for North America: five TV series made up of 16 different models.
Sony: introduced Airpeak, which integrates artificial intelligence and robotics to enable creators to explore new heights for photography and video; Shared preview of a new Madison Beer immersive reality concert to demonstrate the music showcase that will be available on Sony PlayStation VR, mobile, music video streaming platforms and more.
- TCL: OD Zero ™ Mini-LED technology was announced that gives viewers a more realistic and sharp image and allows for an ultra-thin TV profile; TCL's first Google TV; NXTPAPER tablet, TAB10s, MOVEAUDIO S600 wireless headphones, MOVETRACK pet tracker and TCL 20 series phones, with 5G and SE phones.
Finally, CTA organizers Steve Koenig and Lesley Rohrbaugh presented the findings of Tech Trends to Watch 2021 and gave an exclusive preview of the U.S. consumer technology industry forecast. Retail revenue for the technology industry will reach $461 billion in the U.S. in 2021, an increase of 4.3% year-over-year.
The report added that as millions of Americans stay at home and rely on technology to stay entertained, connected and healthy during the pandemic, streaming services, 5G connectivity and digital health devices will stand out in the tech sector in 2021.
