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While the use of smart home devices and appliances is mostly among early adopters, many markets will inch closer to the early majority in the next few years. The integration of new technologies in consumers’ lives is forcing service providers and manufacturers to rethink technology solutions to meet the changing needs of the post-pandemic world. Convenience, comfort, and peace of mind remain the leading drivers of smart home device adoption. But, other factors influencing growth...

Despite the proliferation of available smart home devices and services, as well as numerous escalating promotions, the adoption rate for many smart home products has remained consistent (slow and steady) over the past few years. Manufacturers and service providers are eager to understand what they must do to make significant gains in sales and revenue. Parks Associates’ research on market barriers mines consumer fears and presents strategies for addressing or alleviating their...

Multi-dwelling unit managers and owners who opt to install smart home solutions can leverage their investments to promote their properties and attract new residents, and providing these in-unit devices to residents can increase occupancy and justify higher rents per unit. The primary benefits of in-unit products have easy value propositions for consumers to understand: access control and energy management solutions. Access and Control Smart door locks Residents...

There is continued demand for new products and services spanning beyond just traditional PCs and mobile devices including entertainment products, appliances and productivity tools, connected health devices and a multitude of smart home devices. Securing these products against the mass of internet threats and leaks has become an ever more complex task. Parks Associates quarterly survey of 10,000 internet households tracks adoption of all connected devices used by consumers....

Parks Associates hosted our opening virtual session of the 26th annual CONNECTIONS Conference, featuring discussions around the state of the smart home. It was so great to hear from so many industry leaders about the current state of the market and wanted to share some of Parks Associates research insights from our ongoing research work on the role of partnerships, interoperability, and smart home platforms. For almost 40 years, we have been studying the impact of computing and...

Parks Associates wrapped up the 25 th year of the CONNECTIONS™ conference this week with two days of virtual sessions: Smart Home: Bridging Platforms and Changing the Experience, Privacy and Security, Europe and Smart Home, Insurance and the Smart Home. Here are some important takeaways from the speakers in each session. Smart Home: Bridging Platforms and Changing the User Experience Consumers do not desire the same smart home experience. They are split into two...

Parks Associates ’ 25th annual CONNECTIONS: The Premier Connected Home Conference continued this afternoon with sessions Smart Home: Bridging Platforms and Changing the Experience Sponsored by Johnson Controls and Privacy and Security from 11 AM to 4:15 PM CT. Paul Palmer, VP Service Provider Business, Consumer Business Unit, F-Secure , was featured as an interactive panel member during the session Privacy and Security where he and other major executives addressed the...

Parks Associates ’ CONNECTIONS: The Premier Connected Home Conference series is excited to announce Notion as a sponsor of the upcoming session  Insurance and Smart Home . Notion empowers home and property owners to be proactive in monitoring their spaces and most valued possessions. The Notion smart monitoring system is committed to helping reduce the risk and complexities of property ownership. Through partner programs, Notion helps insurance carriers, agents, and...