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Smart Home Devices Double In Canada

"Individual device penetration in Canada largely mirrors the U.S. market, where security-related devices and thermostats have greater adoption compared with other products like appliances, blinds, and fans," said Tom Kerber, director of Research, Home Controls, and Energy at Parks Associates. "The transition to interactive services and home controls is now mainstream and attracting first-time subscribers to the security market."

From the article "Smart Home Devices Double In Canada" by Barbara Vergetis Lundin.

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