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Smart Appliances: Lots of Attention, But Low Market Adoption

New consumer research from Parks finds that less than 5 percent of U.S. broadband households own a smart appliance such as a full-sized refrigerator, oven, dishwasher or washer/dryer that can be monitored or controlled using a smartphone, tablet or computer. However, the report shows that 18 percent of consumers plan to buy a smart appliance in the next 12 months.

From the article "Smart Appliances: Lots of Attention, But Low Market Adoption" by Laura Hamilton.

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