Almost 80% of Europeans find the idea of living in a smart home
appealing.
Today, an air conditioner can automatically adjust when it
receives a signal from the grid that energy cost is at its
lowest level. Energy consumption can be optimised when renewable
energy becomes available, thereby increasing the penetration of
renewable energy sources, lowering CO2 emissions and bringing us
closer to the target of the Paris Agreement. Besides savings in
resources and energy consumption, citizens in 21st century also
feel the need of creating more comfort at home, having more time
to spend with their loved ones and doing their favourite
hobbies.
As more and more home appliances are connected to the Internet,
the legislative framework for these products is rapidly
changing. Data ownership and privacy, as well as cybersecurity,
are topics that are of great importance for our manufacturers,
to ensure the highest degree of product safety and security, and
to ensure a responsible and transparent handling of the data
related to these products.
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