Blog articles from 07/2022

The growth of online video and connected devices has had profound effects on content creators. Furthermore, the changing distribution environment is simultaneously enabling the shift from traditional broadcast media to digital services with so, so many advanced features. This transition has affected content creators in a variety of ways: More content : While the trope “more content is available to consumers now than at any time in history” is repeated constantly throughout...

The smart residence starts at the front door. Smart door locks, smart access control systems, networked cameras, video doorbells, smart garage door openers, parking access solutions, and other IoT devices represent a new generation of access control and monitoring solutions. Smart door lock adoption continues to be driven by strong multichannel sales efforts and continual product innovation. The majority of residential door locks installed in the US are mechanical, but an increasing...

Join leading industry executives and analysts in discussing the entertainment services landscape at Parks Associates’ Future of Video 2022 event series. Panelists will discuss new trends in the video and connected entertainment industries, as well as share insight into consumer behaviors, in-depth research on OTT services and strategies for building successful video services.  The July 21 featured keynote speaker is Robert Gelick ,  Chief Product Officer,...

Extending a smart home platform to support connected health and wellness applications and services is a natural pathway forward for many smart home platform providers. The connected health market represents several interesting use cases that converge with the smart home industry. Consumers spend less than 1% of their time interacting with the traditional healthcare system (i.e., hospitals, clinics, doctors, and health coaches). Home, on the other hand, is where consumers spend most time...

Internet service providers are always upgrading their networks to better prepare for the future and meet the needs of their customers. One facet of this evolution is a shift to new network architectures heavily relying upon white-box hardware and open source software. Another is the increasing rollout of DOCSIS, experimentation with DOCSIS 4.0, and an emphasis on uplink capabilities. White box and open source technology is making its way through ISPs’ core networks, access networks,...

Utility programs designed to reduce residential energy consumption have been available for decades. However, consumer participation in these programs is very limited. Currently, only 19% of US internet households use a time-of-use (TOU) rate plan from their utility or energy provider. A lack of consumer awareness and lack of consumer engagement with energy consumption and conservation act as barriers to the adoption of these programs. Customers who invest in energy...

This is an excerpt from Parks Associates OTT Video Market Tracker, a monthly and quarterly research publication covering the N. American OTT Service Market. This month, Apple and Major League Soccer (MLS) announced a deal making Apple the exclusive streaming home for every single live MLS match, starting in 2023 through 2032. The deal is a major marker in sports history. It is the first time that a major sports league has given fans access to all of its content on one single...

The smart home will achieve significant penetration and widespread adoption among consumers, but the rate and speed of adoption are dependent on many factors. As connectivity in the home increases year-over-year, smart home players have a chance to capitalize on and push the smart home forward. No single company holds the future in its grasp. And, despite the promising future and the smart home’s remarkable potential, there is still a disconnect between market hype and...