Providing market intelligence for more than 35 years

In The News

Smart Tag Usage Grows Among U.S. Households

Parks Associates’ has released its latest research from its Tech Ecosystem Dashboard service, revealing the continued rise of smart tag use in United States households. According to the research, 12% of U.S. broadband-equipped households have reported owning a smart tag, up from 7% in 2022. Consumers turn to smart tags for safety and security, including real-time monitoring, theft prevention, and improving emergency response.

“These small, inexpensive devices help consumers find lost or frequently misplaced items such as keys, wallets, luggage, and remote controls, as well as loved ones, like children and vulnerable older adults. They deliver valuable peace of mind and convenience,” said Jennifer Kent, VP, Research, Parks Associates.

Among this growing category, Parks Associates says that Apple is the most popular brand, with 69% of recent smart tag buyers opting to purchase an AirTag.

Parks Associates will host the 29th annual CONNECTIONS: The Premier Connected Home Conference May 13-15 at Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy in Plano, Texas.

From the Twice article, "Smart Tag Usage Grows Among U.S. Households"

Previously In The News

The next Apple TV puts company in rare role: Playing catch-up

One of the first mainstream devices of its kind, Apple TV is a big seller worldwide. Apple has sold 25 million of the boxes in its lifetime, Chief Executive Tim Cook said in March. That beats Roku's 1...

U.S. startups aim to help seniors 'age in place'

Monitoring devices for the elderly started with products like privately-held Life Alert, which leapt into public awareness nearly 30 years ago with TV ads showing the elderly “Mrs. Fletcher” reaching...

Charter launches TVE app for Roku

Roku leads devices ranging from Apple TV to Google Chromecast to Amazon Fire TV in infiltration into U.S. living rooms. According to Parks Associates, Roku accounted for 34 percent of OTT devices sold...

Surprising New Study Shows 66% Of U.S. Streams Music, Amazon #1 Paid Music Service

“Consumers have shown plenty of interest in streaming audio and music services, but most consumers have opted for free accounts. Music service providers have built a model around converting free users...