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Resolving Smart Home Device Problems: Growing Opportunity for Support Services

As the connected home ecosystem continues to grow and the technical complexity of broadband households increases, the technical support needs of consumers change. Currently consumers own an average of 10.5 connected devices, including an average of 1.4 smart home devices.

Smart thermostat and smart security cameras lead the smart home market in reported adoption, with 11% of US broadband households owning a smart thermostat and 10% owning a smart camera.

From the article "Resolving Smart Home Device Problems: Growing Opportunity for Support Services" by Patrice Samuels.

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