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Report: Garage Door Openers Are The Most Frequently-Used Smart Home Devices

Survey results published on May 10 by the Chamberlain Group and Parks Associates found that the garage door opener is the most active and frequently-used smart home device (48 percent). Smart door locks (44 percent) and network security cameras (42 percent) came in second and third place, respectively. 

From the article "Report: Garage Door Openers Are The Most Frequently-Used Smart Home Devices" by Krystle Vermes.

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