2020 YEAR-END ISSUE | INNOVATION & TECH TODAY 49
connected life
Peace of Mind
When moving into a new place, you want more
than a view from the kitchen window or the patch
of White Oaks dropping fall leaves through the
sunlight in the front yard. You want satisfaction.
You want contentment.
In a tech world, seamless Wi-Fi and home
security are a good place to start for “resting easy.”
After all, can you think of many things higher on
the list of needs when moving into a new place
than personal safety and a stable wireless
connection to the world outside?
Sandeep Harpalani, VP of Product Line
Management for NETGEAR , said “first and
foremost, capable smart home networks need
good Wi-Fi infrastructure, especially with the
growing number of devices in the home needing
network connectivity.”
“Reliable Wi-Fi is an important capability as we
navigate an increasingly digital world and spend
more time at home social distancing or working,”
he said. “Having a connection that won’t cause
problems and will elevate your experience is key.”
But, you can’t stream the latest blockbuster or
play the hottest game without knowing what’s
behind you or in the other room first. Smart
home security is quickly becoming a must for the
new renter and homeowner too.
Joshua Roth, CTO of Ring Cameras, told
Innovation & Tech Today “homeowners want to
feel safe – whether they are home or away.”
Security systems give homeowners and renterspeace of mind they are protected, he said. Using
features like video, motion detection, and two-
way talk, “you can monitor what’s happening on
your property at all times.”
Convenience
Now that you’re saving a little money, you’re
safe, and your internet connection is strong, you
can sit back, relax, and allow your home to work
for you. Whether you need to get some cleaning
done or a workout in, the applications of smart
technology offers users unrivaled conveniences.
Sarah Wang, Senior Product Manager at
iRobot, said one portion of your housework can
be taken care of from start to finish.
Robot vacuums can empty their own bins, usesmart mapping technology, learn a floor plan,
know the difference between your living room
and kitchen, so “you don’t have to think about
vacuuming for months at a time,” she said.
Additionally, “state-of-the-art AI is used to
automatically detect and suggest clean zones
aroundspecificobjects like couches, tables, and
encounters. This means you can
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Andonce you are home, the last
hingyou want to do is go out
gain, especially to the gym.
Smart exercise equipment and
devices were already on the risebefore the onslaught of COVID-19 shut most, if
not all, gym doors around the country during
mandatory closures.
Chris Stadler, CMO of Tonal, said
breakthrough technology like patented digital
weight and A.I. learning is creating the world’s
smartest personal-use gyms.
“The smart home gym can leverage advanced
intelligence to learn from your strengths, while
providing suggested weight recommendations
and detailed progress reports,” he said. Like a
personal trainer, “the smart home can help get
the best results by optimizing every workout for
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