2019 smart device trend

Smart speakers equipped with voice assistants, smart home appliances represented by Hue, wearable devices and sensors for detecting physical condition and environmental conditions, all of which are bringing us into a world of Internet of Everything.
According to the Global Tech Network, there are currently 27 billion connected devices worldwide, and this number is expected to grow to 125 billion by 2030.
The increase in volume is also reflected in the rapid expansion of the market for consumer-grade IoT devices, which will increase from the current $170 billion to $561 billion in 2022.
 
Fast-growing drivers
With the rapid advancement of smartphone-related technologies, the hardware and component costs of smart devices continue to decrease, which means that it is easier to add networking capabilities and data processing capabilities to traditional devices.
 
Advances in AI technology, increased network speeds, and changes in consumer habits have all contributed to the development of smart devices. The development of consumer-grade IoT smart devices is the result of common digitalization in many fields, and is a wonderful result of the rapid advancement of smartphones' processors, sensors and cameras.
 
“The most obvious change is that smart devices are no longer limited to smartphones and fitness bracelets. Now augmented reality systems that combine VR glasses, voice assistants, wearables and smart clothing are beginning to emerge – when data and virtual integration Voice control, gesture control and even mind control have gradually replaced traditional control modes.”
 
Growth focus of personal devices
According to foreign media, the most obvious growth trend of smart devices in 2019 will occur in the field of smart speakers （voice assistants） represented by Google Assistant, Apple Homepod and Amazon Echo.
According to a study by data analysis company GlobalData, by the end of 2018, the number of global smart speakers has reached 100 million, and will double to 2020 by 2020.
 
The data shows that since 2016, the market for smart speakers has grown rapidly, with 600 million people worldwide using at least one voice-assisted smart device per week. Amazon Echo is currently the most popular smart speaker on the market, and companies such as Snapchat and Google have developed smart glasses, but they are slow to get started.
 
Analysts say the consumer-grade IoT market will be promising because “we want real-time support, continuous entertainment, and instant connectivity to everything,” while “consumer-grade IoT devices eliminate digital and physical, human-to-machine. The barriers act as a connecting hub for the Internet of Everything – whether it's people, cars, homes or retail space.”
 
The future of home Internet of Things devices
With the rapid growth of smart devices, home robots capable of household cleaning such as sanitary cleaning and laundry cleaning may be introduced into more and more families.
 
The analyst said that the future market size of home robots in the United States will reach 11 billion US dollars. In addition, the global market for smart home devices in 2017 was $35.7 billion, and in 2023 it will quickly climb to $150.5 billion.
This rapid growth has also been driven by the growth of smart devices beyond home robots, including smart lighting, smart toys and smart security – such as SkyBell's smart video doorbell, which allows homeowners to watch whether they are at home or outdoors. The situation outside the door.
 
The analysis organization said in the analysis report: “The future smart home will significantly improve people's living standards through functions such as intelligence, networking and automation, so that people can easily adjust the home environment, reduce energy consumption, and leave annoying household chores. So that I have more time to do what I really like.”
 
Intelligent implanted devices have great potential
In addition to all kinds of smart devices in vitro, biotech companies such as BioTeq and Biohax have introduced new technologies that can help companies implant microchips in their employees.
 
By implanting sensors in the skin, employees can safely scan into the office or open a corporate computer, which is not only convenient but also significantly improves information security, but this technology raises ethical and legal concerns.
According to the analysis agency, smart implanted devices have huge market growth potential in the future, and can be connected with in-vibrate smart devices, making people a part of the “Internet of Everything”. In addition, the future potential of wearable devices and target trackers will be unlimited, and smart homes and home entertainment devices will continue to grow rapidly, and smart TVs have already entered thousands of households.
 
In the long run, the growth trend of smart devices will be further consolidated through the fast-growing consumer market. A tightly connected, intelligent, user-centric ecosystem of products and services is emerging that will re-define many beyond existing boundaries. Collaboration and interdependence between industries, this ecological formation process will help companies decide which areas to invest in the future.