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Robots, Smart Homes, AI – Oh My! NVAR TECH TEAM REVIEWS CES 2020 PRODUCTS By Steve Russell
EACH YEAR IN LAS VEGAS, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) debuts the latest products and technologies – setting the global stage for the most innovative consumer electronics in the marketplace. In January, REALTOR® Magazine reviewed the top smart home tech offerings from CES 2020. The NVAR tech team, consisting of Associate Director of Digital Communication Steve Russell and Associate Director of Digital Engagement Leo Mofunanya, has narrowed down the list to some of the most relevant products for Realtors® to explore. The five products featured here were chosen based on how Realtors® could use them not only in their own homes, but also as unique selling points or added amenities in a listing.
#5 GE Kitchen Hub Microwave/ventilation combo Smart 27” display Three built-in cameras with AI powered computer vision Tech Team: This installed product requires more of a commitment/investment, but my goodness is this thing cool. The GE Kitchen hub is a smart microwave that has a beautiful 27” display instead of the traditional microwave viewing window. That means you can prepare a meal on the stove while binging the Great British Bake Off on the microwave display above! You don’t have to worry about getting too distracted, because the built-in cameras will monitor food and oven temp. This is one of the coolest “futuristic” items on the list that we can absolutely see becoming a norm in new high-tech homes in the next few years.
#4 Vision Smart Lock Multiple ways to enter a home, even without keys Alerts owner if tampered with Intercom system for two-way communication with a smart device Tech Team: We really like the Vision Smart Lock because who hasn’t forgotten their keys? We have heard negative opinions about smart locks related to safety, so the added features, such as alerting the owner on entry, allay some of those concerns. The intercom system is useful and so is the ability to assign guest keycodes. A Realtor® showing a home with this feature has a great selling point to mention even before walking through the front door.
#3 Knectek Townew Automatic Trash Can Senses when trash is full Opens lid when it is time to change bag When bag is removed, it auto replaces the liner and closes the lid Tech Team: The automatic trash can might seem like a stretch as a smart device, but could be a cool addition in an already high-tech home. What a great conversation starter: “Look how high-tech this home is – even the trash bin is smart!” This could be an excellent closing gift for the technology-focused buyer. Interested in more NVAR tech resources? Visit NVAR.com/TechPortal
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Steve Russell is NVAR associate director of digital communications.
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