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No. 1 reason we buy smart devices? They promise convenience

May 10, 2018

Smart locks and smart lights you control from your phone promise to make your life easier — and that's why most people buy them: to simplify their daily tasks. Nearly half of all consumers who purchase smart gadgets say it's for convenience, according to research group Parks Associates, who surveyed U.S. broadband households that also own smart devices.

From the article "No. 1 reason we buy smart devices? They promise convenience" by Lauren Barack.

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No. 1 reason we buy smart devices? They promise convenience

Previously In The News

SVODs Are Hot, But Subscribers Are Still Fickle

Viacom To Target Ads On Roku Streaming Boxes

Cutting the cord: 59% of Americans have canceled cable TV, signaling the dominance of streaming giants Netflix, Hulu and Amazon

More than 10 million smart home devices will be sold in the U.S. by 2021

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