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More Than 50% Of U.S. Broadband Households Will Have A Smart Home Controller By 2020

Parks Associates today announced three new NUMBERS™ products focused on key IoT categories, including U.S. and global forecasts for IP cameras, home security, and smart home controllers through 2020. The firm estimates nearly 24% of U.S. broadband households will have an IP camera by 2020, while more than 50% will have a smart home controller and 26% will have a home security system.

From the article "More Than 50% Of U.S. Broadband Households Will Have A Smart Home Controller By 2020" by www.fiercetelecom.com

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