44% of Internet Homes Plan Near-Term Smart Home Device Buy: Parks

Some 38% of U.S. internet households own at least one smart home device, up 2 percentage points from 2021, reported Parks Associates Monday. About 27% bought a smart home device in the past 12 months, and 44% plan to buy one in the next 12 months, said the research firm. “All channels that develop and deliver smart home products have seen new demand, with rising consumer expectations and new opportunities to deliver an integrated connected experience in the home,” said analyst Chris White. Parks is accepting speaker submissions for its Jan. 5 Connections smart home summit at CES.