Smart Home Security Trends to Look Out for in 2019

Technology is moving at a rapid and exciting pace in virtually every aspect of our lives, and the home is no exception.

With new devices and technologies designed to make your home smarter, safer, and more convenient, homes are getting smarter and more intuitive every year.

2019 home security trends

When it comes to upcoming smart home technologies, 2019 will not disappoint. Take a look at some of the latest smart home trends on the horizon for the new year.

Increased IoT technology

The Internet of Things (or IoT), which is a connected network of devices and appliances, has been very influential in the evolution and advancements of smart home technology. The Internet of Things will only continue to grow in 2019.

Keep your eye out for more connected devices than ever, including smart refrigerators, washing machines and dryers, and even advancements in crockpots. The home is a prime location for developing products that ostensibly improve the lives of homeowners.

This smart fridge is a great example:

Would you want a smart fridge that smiles at you, plays music and shows you photos? Because that’s now an option. #CES #CES2019 pic.twitter.com/0mcbrZqMrt

— WIRED (@WIRED) January 9, 2019

A truly smart home, like the systems offered by Vivint, integrate multiple smart home devices so everything works together seamlessly and can be controlled from a single interface, anytime, anywhere.

More gadgets for babies and pets

Another growing smart home trend revolves around the smallest members of a household—babies and pets.

2019 will bring an influx of smart home devices that put new parents at ease, such as devices that track a baby's breathing and advanced baby monitors.

Check out this example:

— Digital Trends (@DigitalTrends) January 8, 2019

More voice control integration

Voice control is a major part of the smart home automation experience already, with smart speakers making it easy to control many different aspects of your home. About 39 million people in the US already own speakers with voice activation capabilities like Google Home or Amazon Echo already.

2019 will continue to bring even more voice control to the home with features that allow you to control other smart devices with simple voice commands. And it doesn't stop at the home. The next stop? Your car.

Voice control is incredibly useful, which is why Vivint integrates with Google Assistant and Alexa to allow you to turn lights on and off, lock your door, arm your residential security system, and adjust the thermostat with the power of your voice.

Smarter bathrooms

Bathrooms are the most frequently remodeled rooms for homeowners. Despite that, it's somewhat surprising that we haven't seen a lot of smart home technologies in bathrooms (especially when 75% of Americans take their smartphones to the bathroom with them).

That's going to change in 2019. You can expect to see smart toilets, customized bidets, motion-activated lights, and voice-activated shower controls in smart homes.

This smart toilet is a perfect example:

This $7,000 smart toilet has built-in speakers, mood lighting and Amazon #Alexa #ces #ces2019 #tech #technology #toilet #innovation #smarttoilet #smarthome #amazonalexa ⠀
#homeautomation #home #design #iot #interiordesign #internetofthings #device #ai pic.twitter.com/jqvBnxfF10

— Evan Kirstel (@evankirstel) January 10, 2019

Growth of Artificial Intelligence

Another 2019 smart home trend will revolve around Artificial Intelligence, or AI. AI is much more than robots; it's the way smart devices actually learn to become more useful to you the more you use them. It's truly what puts the smart in smart devices.

A prime example of AI at work is the Vivint Smart Thermostat, a smart thermostat that integrates with a smart home system to use AI to learn your temperature preferences and adjusts the temperature based on your location and activity.

So if you're in a rush to get to work, you don't have to worry about leaving the thermostat up too high. The system can detect your occupancy pattern and lower the temperature. Solutions like these save you money and time.

Decor-friendly gadgets

If you have a certain style of decor in your home, nothing's worse than smart devices that are an eyesore. You won't have to choose between style and convenience anymore, thanks to a growing trend of gadgets that fit with your home's style. As the smart home industry matures, aesthetic is starting to catch up with function.

Vivint has been on the cutting edge of this trend, with devices that blend into the home, including the minimalistic Vivint Smart Thermostat and slim-profile Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro that actually looks like a doorbell.

What's more, with the Vivint Smart Hub and Vivint app, you can control your devices from your phone or a central location, eliminating the clutter of multiple remotes. After all, smart home technology should help you get more out of your home and help you keep your valuables safe, not take up more space in your home.

Upgrade your home today

Each year, companies become more and more innovative as they create smarter devices and technology—and 2019 is no exception. We can't wait to see what else this year brings to the smart home space. And we have some innovations coming out later this year that we can't wait to share with you. Stay tuned!

If you're ready to get ahead of the trends with an integrated smart home system, contact one of our Smart Home Pros at 855.822.1220 for a free quote today.