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Technology is rapidly expanding into the realm of artificial intelligence and full automation. Gadgets that were considered items of science fiction mere years ago, have become commonplace. This is no truer than in the development of smart homes.
Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Apple are investing billions into developing technology along this vein. There is huge market potential in IoT as consumers change the way they purchase, focussing on automation that simplifies their existence.
With this in mind, let’s look at five smart devices that your smart home couldn’t possibly do without in 2017.
1. Google Home
Google Home is a voice activated smart speaker powered by Google Assistant. It has machine learning capabilities and uses these to learn preferences and recommend actions. It taps in to the power of Google, using Maps, Translate and Search giving you the information you require. In a combination of natural language processing, machine learning and voice recognition software, Google Home accommodates natural interaction and integrates AI seamlessly into your smart home.
It can be used for entertainment purposes, managing everyday tasks and asking Google for information. Its ability to filter speech from noise outclasses the rest, according to Google. It has a Wi-Fi speaker thus can stream music or video directly from the cloud or with Google Cast support and can control other connected speakers in the home.
Furthermore, Google Home can act as a...