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Is it ‘Smart’ Home or ‘Connected’ Home?

According to the research firm Parks Associates, nearly 40 percent of security dealers that offer interactive services today report that half or more of their sales now include at least one smart home device, which is testament to the growing consumer demand. Dealers are listening. The Parks study also found that more than 90 percent of U.S. security dealers offer some form of interactive service, and 75 percent of security sales overall include at least one smart home device.

From the article "Is it ‘Smart’ Home or ‘Connected’ Home?" by Karyn Hodgson.

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