Exploring the Future of Smart Homes: The E Home Exhibition in Berlin

The E Home exhibition in Berlin showcases the latest in household consumer electronics, focusing on smart home technology. Wireless systems now allow central control of home maintenance, from temperature to inventory management. With 70 companies participating, the exhibition highlights the integration of digital technologies for a fully automated household. New tech enables automatic reordering of products and advanced security systems. Despite the availability, only 2% of Western European homes have basic wireless networks, but a significant increase is expected, potentially placing a computer in every kitchen.

What is the primary focus of the E Home exhibition in Berlin?

• Traditional home appliances

• Wireless technology for home maintenance

• Office electronics

• Outdoor gardening tools

How many companies are marketing their appliances at the exhibition?

• 70

• 60

• 80

• 50

What can smart homes monitor according to the video?

• Neither ambient temperature nor refrigerator contents

• Both ambient temperature and refrigerator contents

• Only the contents of the refrigerator

• Only the ambient temperature

What new feature helps prevent running out of household items?

• Monthly subscription boxes

• Manual inventory checks

• Weekly shopping lists

• Scanners that reorder products online

What percentage of homes in Western Europe currently use a simple wireless network?

• 2%

• 15%

• 10%

• 5%