CES hasn’t even officially begun and, beyond the Android tablet parade and a return to 3D, it looks like there’s another technological trend worth keeping an eye on as several companies hope to crack the home automation nut. Of course, home automation technologies aren’t new but it’s generally the geeky cobbling together solutions. Yet with pervasive home networks and smartphones, the time could be right to expand the market beyond the tech savvy and custom install crowd.
Today, LG announced a Thinq line of products (WiFi, pictured above) while Somfy introduced their “Tahoma” gateway (Z-wave). Additionally, we know Verizon’s planning a big showing at CES… including tech beyond mobile. And they’re confirmed to be demoing a new Home Monitor and Control Service (which Engadget suspects is Z-Wave powered Motorola technology).
As a new home owner, with Verizon service, you know I’m interested…