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Smart Home Devices for MDU Residents: Are You Selling to This Lucrative Market?

Parks Associates research shows 43% of U.S. MDU residents report using smart home devices. Here’s why IoT products are in-demand by both residents and property managers.

MDU residents making use of property-provided devices are keenly interested in use cases related to safety and security, as well as energy management. Parks Associates research shows 43% of U.S. MDU residents report using smart home devices, including a mix of property-provided devices and devices the resident purchased at retail.

From the article, "Smart Home Devices for MDU Residents: Are You Selling to This Lucrative Market?" by Kristen Hanich.

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