MAKING SMART DEVICES AT HOME: New buyers prioritize smart home trends

摘要

It's hard to exaggerate the movement toward smart home devices over the past decade. No less than 90 million U.S. adults own smart speakers and voice assistant technology today, according to a consumer survey by Voicebot. Additionally, the average homeowner already has about a dozen smart devices, and almost 20% are looking for more in the form of smart products focused on comfort and lighting, said Manny Linhares Jr., senior director of product management and strategy at Leqrand North America, Warsaw, Ind. Homeowners are looking for a system that offers high-efficiency performance, worry-free reliability and customizable functionality that fits their family's lifestyle. Comfort is driving home buyers more than ever, said Jason Wilson, residential controls product manager at Johnson Controls, Glendale, Wis. Wilson sees a continued trend of adoption in whole-home automation that includes smart thermostats and HVAC system controls.