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Smart Home Adjacencies: Building the Ecosystem

The smart home is expanding beyond lights, locks, and thermostats to include new products such as smart beds, mirrors, and appliances. “Smart Home Adjacencies: Building the Ecosystem,” a new report from Parks Associates, examines how these devices and appliances address additional pain points in the home and enhance overall connected home experiences. The report also estimates the U.S. market size for these devices and appliances.

From the article "Smart Home Adjacencies: Building the Ecosystem."

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