Home Automation and Entertainment Trends in 2024
Discover the Latest Innovations in Smart Home Living
Smart home innovation is exploding nationwide, with homeowners using seamless technology to manage their homes with one touch or voice command. As with all technology, home automation continually advances, offering new and better at an unprecedented rate.
So, what does 2024 have in store for us? Josh.ai, the voice assistant created for smart homes, now offers one-touch control via an intuitive interface. Small aperture lighting has also made the headlines as a growing design trend. And one of the most talked about trends at the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was transparent TVs.
It’s an incredible world, and technology shows no signs of slowing down. Let’s explore these 2024 trends and how they affect homes in Spokane, WA.
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Josh.ai Is Not Just for Voice Control
When Josh.ai hit the market in 2016, it transformed how people could manage their smart homes. Advanced AI technologies and powerful natural language processing made controlling home automation with your voice effortless. Since then, they’ve developed revolutionary microphones, the Josh.ai Ready Wallplate that works with Lutron Keypads, the Josh remote, and JoshGPT.
Then, in the fall of 2023, they came out with Josh One. The first of its kind, this AI-powered home control platform provides an exceptional experience for homeowners.
One of the standouts of this technology is the user-friendly interface. It focuses on the user experience and makes it easy to control the many connected devices in a smart home using personalized scenes, scheduled activations, and quick access to dashboards and device controls. And, as always, Josh has made data security a priority.
Small Aperture Lighting and Speakers
You may have heard the term “quiet ceiling.” A form of room design, it refers to the latest small-aperture, recessed LED downlights that are incredibly small and discreet. These tiny fixtures deliver powerful light from an almost invisible source.
Several leading audio manufacturers have created in-ceiling speakers that look like small aperture downlights. These speakers offer continuous sightlines and blend in seamlessly. Homeowners experience full-range, detailed sound from a barely perceptible opening.
Transparent OLED and Micro LED TVs
Transparent TV screens are one of the most remarkable new technologies to make headlines in 2024. Both Samsung and LG debuted their take on it at the 2024 CES.
LG’s transparent 77-inch OLED display comes in transparent and opaque modes. When transparent, it shows artwork or data, like the weather, while letting you see through it. This design-forward technology enables you to place your TV nearly everywhere, aligning with and enhancing your home’s aesthetics.
Samsung’s transparent Micro LED TV provides a crystal-clear, glass-like display. AT CES, they displayed the screen with fireworks and video elements that allowed you to see through them. This technology creates a truly immersive and vivid experience. It’s also modular, allowing it to be customized to fit any size and shape.
Explore the Latest Technology
At Wipliance, we’re excited to share the latest technologies. As lighting designers and home automation experts, we integrate the latest innovations to create smart homes that provide the ultimate in luxury and enjoyment. To learn about this fascinating technology or schedule a complimentary consultation, contact Wipliance today.
