Hey Konnected fam,
The Konnected team recently packed our bags, hopped on a flight to the Mile High City (shoutout to Denver!), and attended THE smart home event of the year: the CEDIA Expo 2024. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “How can you make a smart home expo sound exciting?” But trust us—It had the energy of an action sequence where everything’s about to explode—but, you know, with gadgets.
Enter: Our Mini Garage Door Setup (Yes, a working mini garage door!)
Picture this: a sleek, fully functional mini garage door system we built just to show off our latest pride and joy—the GDO blaQ. Yes, we constructed a working tiny garage door. Why? Because sometimes, life calls for building tiny things to show off the big impact of a very smart product.
We went all out, creating a perfect little display so visitors could see in real-time how our GDO blaQ can turn any garage door (yes, even ones with that elusive yellow learn button) into a smart door that’s smarter than your average. The best part? It’s Security+ 2.0 compatible. Translation: it’s super safe, incredibly secure, and works with the garage door openers your neighbors have been jealous of since 2015.
Meet the Dream Team: Who Showed Up and Showed Off
Of course, this wouldn’t have been possible without the dream team. Cue the applause for Nate, Matt, Rory, Andy, and Connor (pictured above) who absolutely crushed it at CEDIA. We were the A-Team of smart home tech, rolling into Denver like, “What’s up, Expo?” But don’t be fooled—between setup and tear-down, we had plenty of time to grab some killer local brews and soak up the Denver air (all 5,280 feet of it).
The Response? Let’s Just Say, People Were Floored
Our booth was buzzing from the moment the doors opened. Not just because we had the coolest mini garage door (which, let’s be real, we totally did), but because people could finally see how effortless it is to convert their traditional garage systems into a seamless, smart, tech-driven experience. We had visitors saying things like:
- “Wait, so this makes my old garage door smart?!”
- “Do I need to be a tech genius for this?” (Answer: Nope, anyone can do it!)
And then we hit them with the clincher—No monthly fees. It’s your garage, why pay extra to open it? The look on their faces was like they’d just unlocked a new level in a video game.
What’s Next for Konnected?
Now that the expo dust has settled (and we’ve recovered from the altitude), we’re laser-focused on bringing the GDO blaQ to garages near you! Seriously though, this product is the perfect way to modernize your home without scrapping what already works. That’s our vibe: Keep the old, make it new, and never pay monthly for the privilege.
So stay tuned for more updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and maybe another mini garage door build (why stop now?). And if you missed us at CEDIA this year, don’t worry, we’ll be back next year… with maybe a whole mini house this time, who know!
Until next time,
The Konnected Crew