2015 Consumer Electronics Show Checks a Box on Every Wish List

The consumer electronics world changes faster than consumers know that they need (read: want) a new product. Keeping up with the latest trends and gadgets can be a full-time job. The 2015 Consumer Electronics Show, held in Las Vegas this past January, highlighted products that could be just what your clients are looking for in their next home.

APPLE HOMEKIT
A trend to watch is the Apple HomeKit Gadgets. From monitoring a garage door, to turning on almost any electrical device, Apple HomeKit has it covered. 
One of the hottest of these gadgets in 2015 is the iHome SmartPlug. This device will allow users to control, through Siri, virtually any appliance that uses a wall socket. This device can also be controlled by Android devices.

OFFICE FOR ANDROIDS
There is more great news for Android users. Microsoft will now offer Word, Powerpoint and Excel to Android tablet users. In 2013, Microsoft offered mobile apps for Android, but those were only compatible with Android phones and Office 365 subscribers. These restrictions have been lifted, and now all Android users can carry their office with them anywhere.

GO KEYLESS
Going keyless is another trend in 2015. With the Schlage Sense Smartlock, home owners can gain access into their house using the device’s backlit keypad. For even greater security, the home owner can unlock doors using a free-to-download Smartphone app. No more worrying about giving spare keys to neighbors in the case of a lock-out.

SMART GARAGES
The Chamberlin MyQ SmartGarage offers more security. It allows home owners to open, close or monitor garage doors from their Smartphone as long as the phone is connected to the Internet. Using a simple app, users can see all the activity that occurs when they are not home. It will send an alert each time the garage door is open and indicate how long it has remained open.

ATTACK ALLERGENS
Anyone with pets and children knows how much hair, dirt and grunge can accumulate inside a home. Enter the new Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal Allergy Vacuum. This vacuum cleaner is not only bagless, but it also does not require a filter cleaning. Dyson’s cyclone feature will pick up dirt and hair, and grind it into microscopic particles. This product excels on both carpeted and hardwood floors. Keeping a home’s interior beautiful just got a lot easier and much less time consuming. 

Whether creating your own wish-list or making recommendations, the new consumer electronic options offer something for every want, need and price point. Check out the 2015 CES wrap-up at: cnet.com/ces.

Matt Woodrum is the NVAR Online Communications Manager.