Consumers Open to Wi-Fi Management, Security in Connected Homes, Says Parks

U.S. broadband homes have an average of 12 connected devices, growing to an expected 20 in five years, said Parks Associates Monday. That will mean challenges in capacity and security, said analyst Brad Russell: “The number of connected devices in the home is increasing just as people are adding strain to the home network with more work-at-home and video streaming activities.” Consumers, recognizing the need to secure smart home systems and optimize connectivity solutions, value a “holistic solution that can deliver on safety and performance,” he said. ISPs can differentiate their services by offering customers whole home Wi-Fi management and IoT security, said Ronald Peters, Irdeto product manager.