US Broadband Households Own an Average 8.6 Connected Devices, Says Parks

Some 65 percent of U.S. broadband households bought at least one CE device last year and own an average 8.6 connected computing, mobile and entertainment devices, reported Parks Associates Thursday. Purchase intent for smart speakers with a personal assistant has increased year over year, reflecting consumer interest in voice-first technologies, which are expected to drive further adoption of smart home devices, said analyst Jennifer Kent.