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Smart Home Integration: Dealers Face Big Challenges

July 16, 2026

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According to fresh data from Parks Associates, a whopping 57% of dealers find this task either tough or impossibly tricky in 2026, climbing up from 44% in 2022. Clearly, as more American households load up on smart cameras, locks, lighting, and thermostats, they're also loading up on headaches for the folks trying to make these systems talk to each other.

"Consumers want flexibility in the devices they choose without sacrificing reliability or support," says Jennifer Kent, SVP at Parks Associates.

From the article, "Smart Home Integration: Dealers Face Big Challenges" by Kelly Martin

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