Technology Driving South African Interests in Smart Home Brands
By Jacqueline Knowles
Smart technology is taking over households all around the world and has recently arrived in South Africa. A recent study shows that over half of respondents in South Africa think smart home brands are particularly cutting-edge. While smart home technology is still in an early adoption phase throughout Africa, it’s expected to be one of the areas that experiences the most significant rate of growth in the coming years. This is extremely beneficial to South Africans in one specific area of the home: the kitchen.Gadgets That Increase EfficiencySeeing as South Africa is the ninth largest country in Africa, it’s home to nearly 57 million people who spend a lot of time at home looking for ways to make life easier. This makes the burgeoning interest in smart home brands a valid trend, as the essence of smart home technology, particularly in the kitchen, is to make things easier. Families who are looking to enhance their kitchen’s efficiency, for example, can now opt for an all-in-one cutting board that also acts as a strainer. Collapsible utensils and accessories such as tea kettles are providing ways for South Africans to increase space in the kitchen, which is one of the most effective ways to improve its overall working efficiency. Smart home gadgets that allow users to connect to their home in a variety of ways are becoming more popular across the continent and are expected to see a rise in popularity as they become more affordable.A Focus on Practical and AestheticFunctional, practical and cute, the appeal of modern-day kitchen gadgets is that they can make a kitchen look interesting and modern while helping to increase the ease with which you can cook and craft delicious treats. Again, while the widespread adoption of this type of smart technology and kitchenware is still pending, trends point towards the idea that South Africans, in particular, are interested in unique smart gadgets. The anti-soggy cereal bowl is one of these tools, as it looks very 21st-century and also allows you people keep cereal and other treats fresh with every bite. Magnetic spice tins are another unique innovation that seems to be becoming trendy, as they allow people to easily store, categorize and display spices and herbs in a way that is easy-to-use and accessible.What the Future Holds for InnovationDue to recent innovations in smart tech and kitchen design, more and more companies are crafting high-tech gadgets that help make kitchens and homes more accessible and futuristic. Hands-free faucets are all the rage and can even feature certain water filtration systems that help make homes healthier and happier, which is important in a place like South Africa. Wi-Fi enabled appliances allow homeowners to control pretty much anything in the kitchen through a mobile device.Investing in smart home tech can help increase efficiency while also adding to the overall aesthetic design of a kitchen and other areas of a home. As South Africans begin to adopt these technologies, their interest in smart home brands will grow and allow prices to become more competitive and affordable, making efficiency-increasing tech accessible by all.
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