I had the opportunity to speak at CES 2024 at Parks and Associates summit. This was my 14th year in attendance at CES at 5th year speaking in some capacity.
đ CONNECTIONS Summit at CES: https://lnkd.in/g2MkAAWm
đ Take a deeper dive: https://lnkd.in/gfGd8NJq
Desiree Mejia, Chief Operating Officer, SkyBell
âConsumers want to go through a trusted partner, like a security dealer or insurance company.
âWe started with just the SkyBell doorbell, and now weâve partnered with RapidSOS, which can dispatch 911 to local authorities.
âThe more you try to give people, the harder it is for them to make a decision.
Blake Miller, Founder, Homebase; Chief Product Officer, Quext
âIn multifamily, we started with access control, and how to do it securely, remotely, and with fewer people on site.
âThis started as a way to differentiate. But now itâs table stakes.
âItâs no longer enough to unlock a door anymore. Everyone expects that. Now it’s about what else it can do.
âIn 2024, I see the election year bringing more interest in technology like AI and deepfakes.
Tony Nicolaidis, Chief Commercial Officer, Origin AI
âAll the barriers are going to come down in home security, without any plastic, without anything on your walls.
âPeople are feeling less and less safe. We need to stay focused on that problem in home security.
âIâm making a bet on security for 2024, and making it more affordable.
Rick Plummer, Senior Director, Home Services, AIG
âEarly adopters have been able to work with more complexity. Now, for mid-market, you need to have only one number to call.
âAIG has focused on getting the right partners together.
âForcing bundles on consumers doesn’t go well. Itâs better when they can see the benefits of the bundle.
Paul Williams, Managing Director of Home Management Business Unit, Nice Group
âWeâve waited for the middle market to take off for decades. Years ago, we didnât do a good job of educating consumers, especially younger consumers, on the use cases.
âWe have three main areas of focus at Nice: safety and home security, health and wellness (including air quality and quality of life), and energy.
âFor mid-market, we work with builders to come up with custom packages, focus on marketing to expand our customer base, and offer professional installation thatâs not just luxury â any plumber and electrician already working in a home should be able to do it.
âNo one company is going to be able to manufacture all the components, which is why partnerships are so important.
hashtag#CES2024 hashtag#CES hashtag#CONNSummit24 hashtag#SmartHome hashtag#ConnectedHome hashtag#IoT hashtag#Insurance hashtag#Bundle hashtag#AI
