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A ‘move-in-ready' house now means smart home devices are inside

For a home or apartments to be move-in-ready today, smart devices of all kinds need to be part of the space for 25 percent of U.S. broadband customers, according to new research from Parks Associates. That interest may point to why builders are looking to add smart products and connectivity to new construction projects from homes to apartment buildings.

From the article "A ‘move-in-ready' house now means smart home devices are inside" by Lauren Barack.

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