Q&A

What is out there?

1- LG Magic Remote
    • Voice Control
    • Repositioned Buttons for modern use

2- Phillips Prestigo
    • Controls multiple devices
    • User must personalize

3- Harmony Smart Control
    • App activated control 
    • In addition to a basic remote and a control hub for device contact

Why pay for cable?
    • Weather does not control connection
    • Providers offer other services (phone, internet, home security)

Who’s watching? User/Customer
    • 99% of households own at least 1 tv
    • 65% own 3+
    • 67% of families watch tv while eating dinner

Customization? What level is good vs. too much?
     • Custom TV packages (Good for $$$) (Bad for expansion of knowledge)
     • Custom Parental controls (Good for Children)

     • REMOTES_Phillips Prestigo (earlier reference) 
        - connects with up to 15 other in home devices. 
        - requires personalization to apply pre-sets

Accessibility?

     • Cable/Landline 
     • Internet/Wifi

Combining devices? TV/Phone/Tablet/Computer/Apps

     • Google Chromecast
     • Harmony Smart Control (presented earlier)
     • Sony Internet TV

     - app/online connection to tv and devices. 

What is the popular content right now?

     • Premium channels (HBO, SHO, etc..)
     • News channels

     • Internet Videos
     • Informational videos     

User problems/issues? What would they like to solve?

     • Customizable Remotes - Too much to choose from and select 
     • Human Error - Lack of knowledge and set-up

Creating efficiency of singular systems, instead of multiple subscriptions?

     • Universal remotes & Remote control apps for smart phones (remote & phone)
     • Hulu, Chromecast, Netflix, etc...
     • Comcast Home (controls appliances and temperature of home)

What did cable offer originally how did it become successful and in every home?

     • Cable offered local broadcasts and information.
     • Cable offered mass marketing for companies.

        - The amount of information and support made for a success.

What other things do people spend money on for convenience but not a necessity?
      Forbes list
         • Food
         • Savings
         • Education
         • Rent
         • Furniture
         • Electronics
         • Clothing
         • Transportation

What objects live on or around your TV and cable box right now?     •
     • Couches (places to rest), tables (places to eat) 
     • Outlets, other electronics (phones, laptops), Game stations.