“While smart plugs are a staple of the smart home ecosystem today, next-generation products are creating more value through numerous value-added services derived from energy data,” says Tom Kerber, senior director, IoT Strategy, Parks Associates. “Access to high-frequency energy data enables a myriad of home safety, security, aging-in-place, and asset monitoring applications.”
From the article "6 Million Smart Plugs Will Be Sold in the U.S. in 2023, Report Says."
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