Smart homes are an idea as old as the Jetsons. But some big companies are betting that the reality will soon catch up to the vision.
Other start-ups are also vying to supply software to monitor and manage such technology, which could be a $5 billion a year market by 2011, according to research firm Parks Associates.
Less than 15% of people in Internet-connected households in the U.S. are very interested in controlling their home's lights or thermostat over the Internet, according to a survey of 1,000 households by research company Parks Associates. Only slightly more are very interested in monitoring Web cams.
From the article, "Companies Chase the Promise of High-Tech Homes" by Ben Worthen
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