Smart Insights into Connected Appliances for Manufacturers and Retailers - Part I: Global Overview and Themes

Introduction

Scope

Key findings: Part I

Definitions

Four key areas of development from connected towards smart

Top product categories with the highest potential for connectivity

Market Readiness

Market readiness for connected appliances

Internet connectivity will be the catalyst for connected appliances

Smartphones will be the biggest enabler for connected appliances

China provides the most opportunity for connected appliances

Government and trade associations support standardisation

Building consumers’ confidence with security and data privacy

Global Overview

China, South Korea and Japan driving development in Asia Pacific

Developed markets: South Korea will drive product development

Emerging markets: China to lead demand growth

Key drivers for connected appliances demand growth in China

Key Themes in Connected Appliances

What are the key impacts of connected appliances?

Fridge freezers will post the strongest cross-industry impact

Connected washing for dedicated care for different fabrics

Why do home care, apparel and retailing care about laundry?

Consumers value “green” features in appliances

Translating environmentally-friendly features into cost savings

Cost savings as tangible benefits to consumers

Energy savings as a key tangible benefit to consumers

Right pricing that justify benefits for consumers and rapid adoption

Reduction in food waste

Connected appliances to support the growing ageing population

More women entering the workforce

Recommendations

Part I: Recommendations

Part II: Preview of key findings

Report Definitions

Research methodology

Data parameters

Report definitions (1)

Report definitions (2)

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