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Being Smarter About Smart Home Alarms

But by the end of the 20th century that market growth leveled off and stagnated. Fast-forward to the past 10 years, with heightened acceleration the past three to five, and (according to Parks Associates) the residential system market penetration has soared to 36% of U.S. homes.

From the article, "Being Smarter About Smart Home Alarms" by Scott Goldfine.

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