At the start of the year, 37% of US broadband homes were getting ready to take a bet on their first connected home device, according to Parks Associates. However, as 2015 has progressed, consumers appear to be cooling on further connectivity.
One issue is interoperability. People are worried that a device from one company won't work with another appliance or service provided by a competitor. And the other is cost. For example, a smart fridge can cost between US$3,500 (RM14,675) and US$5,000 (RM20,960).
The SmartThinQ Sensor tackles the first issue by being compatible with AllJoyn. An open Internet of Things platform created by the Allseen Alliance, AllJoyn ensures that differing devices speak the same language. The organisation has already signed up 180 different companies including LG, Microsoft, Electrolux, Qualcomm, Sony and Philips, and its open nature means that individual programmers with a great idea could develop apps using the platform that will link different devices – say for example thermostats, lighting systems and the oven together – to create potentially valuable services or features.
From the article "LG senses an opportunity in the connected home market" by thestar.com.
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