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Another View: 3 Smart Home Trends Retailers Should Watch This Year

The smart home market continues to grow, with Parks Associates announcing at CES that 42% of U.S. internet households now have one or more smart home devices.

In a December 2023 press release, market research firm Parks Associates noted that “72% of recent smart home buyers purchased two or more devices in the past 12 months,” making bundles a worthwhile investment for smart home companies, homebuilders and security services.

From the article, "Another View: 3 Smart Home Trends Retailers Should Watch This Year" by John Carlsen

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