Providing market intelligence for more than 35 years

In The News

12 Home Security System Myths That Make You Worry (But Aren’t True)

A Parks Associates survey revealed that 70% of users describe their systems as “easy to manage.” Experts stress usability is now a design priority, making home security accessible to all.

According to Parks Associates, 56% of security systems in U.S. homes were self-installed in 2023. 

From the article, "12 Home Security System Myths That Make You Worry (But Aren’t True)" by Titus Miles

Previously In The News

How Many Streaming Video Choices Are Too Many With Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Disney — And More?

Consumers who dreamed of the a-la-carte TV future might soon wish for a return to the good old days when cable and other pay-TV services packaged channels of programming for them. "We're about to t...

HDTV Almanac - NeTV Sales to Grow

Parks Associates estimates that about a quarter of the new TVs sold in 2010 were able to connect to the Internet. The same group forecasts that this will reach 76% by 2015. These predictions make sens...

Alarm.com Builds Its Own Smart Thermostat

The competition and innovation in the smart-thermostat space is good for consumers, who can choose a thermostat based on which features appeal to them the most, and also because the increased sensorin...

Nest Unveils Its Third-Generation Thermostat Amid Increasing Competition

Although Nest is often touted as the most sophisticated smart-thermostat company, it is facing increased competition from other thermostat makers such as ecobee and Alarm.com that are bolstering their...