The adoption of smart thermostats reached 13% of U.S. broadband households in 2017, according to new research.
This is an increase from 11% in 2016, based on new smart energy research from Parks Associates.
"The steady rise of adoption in smart thermostats comes as multiple sales channels offer and promote these devices," stated Tom Kerber, director, IoT Strategy, Parks Associates.
From the article "13% of Broadband Households Adopt Smart Thermostats" by Chuck Martin.
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