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Connected Outdoor Electrical Plugs

The D-Link Outdoor Wi-Fi Smart Plug is Simple to Use

— April 10, 2020 — Tech
The market is flush with smart home solutions for indoors, so the D-Link Outdoor Wi-Fi Smart Plug aims to help extend this same connectivity and capability to the outdoor environment. The unit features a weatherproof design with an IP54 rating and a 2.4GHz connection to allow to be easily connected to a WiFi network for easy control via the accompanying smartphone app. The plug has two traditional outlets along with a USB port that will allow for charging when spending extended periods of time outdoors or even to power up additional exterior solutions.

The D-Link Outdoor Wi-Fi Smart Plug provides support for the Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice assistants, and even works with If-This-Then-That (IFTTT) protocols.
Trend Themes
1. Connected Outdoor Electrical Plugs - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop advanced weatherproof smart plugs with enhanced connectivity features for the outdoor environment.
2. Smart Home Solutions for Outdoors - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create a range of outdoor-focused smart home solutions and accessories to extend connectivity and functionality beyond indoor environments.
3. Voice-activated Outdoor Control - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Integrate voice assistant compatibility into outdoor smart plugs and devices to enhance convenience and ease of use.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Home Technology - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Innovate smart home technology to include outdoor options, expanding the market and consumer possibilities.
2. Iot (internet of Things) - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Further integrate IoT into outdoor electrical solutions, paving the way for a connected and automated outdoor environment.
3. Home Automation - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop advanced home automation systems that seamlessly integrate outdoor electrical control for a comprehensive smart home experience.
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