One chief reason for the meteoric rise in DIY competition, of course, is market penetration — read: the historical lack thereof. According to the latest Parks Associates research, 75% of U.S. households have no security alarm system. Among security system owners, 19% contract for professional monitoring.
From the article "DIY Security, Home Automation: What’s a Pro to Do?" by Rodney Bosch.
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