By Ed Terpening, with Aubrey Littleton
The “Internet of Things” (IoT) market for the home — in which disparate devices work together to create a “smart home” — is in its early days. Some connected devices have long been in use in municipal life, at work, and in our personal lives (e.g., smartphones and “wearables”). But while home security systems and smart utility meters have been around for years, the “digital transformation” of the home is still just getting off the ground.
Our research shows that while adoption for home IoT products is in the early stages — only 23% of consumers own at least one IoT home product, like a smart TV — purchase intent is very strong. We anticipate three waves of adoption over the next several years and, if consumer intent is realized, an average global growth of 265% (in units sold) in the next 12 months.
In this report, we answer questions that help brands position themselves for this market:
- Who is the smart home IoT product buyer?
- What does the next wave of buyer look like?
- What drives consumers to purchase, and what obstacles do they perceive?
- What products for the home do consumers want to be smarter and connected?