Parks Associates estimates $13 billion in annual revenues for professional monitoring of residential security systems and video devices by 2025. Going forward, we project the strongest growth for professional monitoring of stand-alone devices like video doorbells and cameras. Service subscriptions also strengthen the relationship between the device manufacturer and the consumer.

From the article, "The Smart Money: The Evolution of Smart Locks in Smart Homes" by Jennifer Kent
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