Analyst Blog

CONNECTIONS 2022 Conference to Kickoff August 18th

Did you know that currently, 33% of broadband households have a security system with professional security monitoring? Join leading industry executives and analysts at Parks Associates’ interactive CONNECTIONS virtual session on August 18 at 11:00 AM CT for insights on the state of the home security market and so much more. Panels and speakers include: Hybrid Business Models: Security and Smart Home Michael Bobich , Director of...

by Parks Associates | Aug. 12, 2022
Tags: CONNECTIONS, security, smart home

Eliminating EV Barriers: Future Proofing the Experience – Webinar Cohosted by Parks Associates and Particle

Parks Associates research finds that more than a third of US internet households are likely to purchase a vehicle in the next year. While EVs are a growing market, the EV ecosystem is still immature and requires substantial investments to scale and meet future demands. Consumers have many...

by Parks Associates | Aug. 11, 2022
Tags: connected cars, energy, home automation, smart grid, Webcast

Netflix Enters the Gaming Market, But Only 1% Participate Daily

In November 2021, Netflix launched Netflix Gaming with five titles out of the gate. It has since grown its library of games to the current offering of over two dozen titles, with ambitions to offer 50 titles by the end of 2022. Netflix currently has about 221 million subscribers globally,...

by Paul Erickson | Aug. 9, 2022
Tags: digital content, gaming, online video, OTT, streaming, TV Everywhere

Parks Associates Announces Connected Health Summit Sponsor Becklar

Parks Associates’ Connected Health Summit: Consumer Engagement and Innovation conference series is excited to announce Becklar as a 2022 Sponsor. Becklar LLC is the holding company for AvantGuard Monitoring Centers and Freeus. Freeus is a leader in North America when it comes to...

by Parks Associates | Aug. 8, 2022
Tags: Connected Health Summit, digital health, independent living, remote health monitoring

Smart Home Video and Audio Analytics Cloud or Local?

Parks Associates' study "Context is King: Smart Home Video and Audio Analytics" examines how video and audio analytics are evolving and impacting the smart home user experience and profiles companies that are driving the technology forward. Innovation in video and audio...

by Parks Associates | Aug. 5, 2022
Tags: home safety, security, smart home

As Consumers Adopt More Devices Smart Homes Become More Complicated

More device offerings and connected ecosystems are present in the market now compared to a decade ago. However, the ability of devices to work in tandem with other devices (even in different ecosystems) has also increased. Initiatives like matter (although not yet fully implemented) that are...

by Parks Associates | Aug. 5, 2022
Tags: CONNECTIONS, Internet of Things, smart home

Smart Home Tech Reduces Operating Costs for Apartment Managers and Building Owners

Use cases that reduce OPEX in apartment environments include access management and control, energy management, and automated risk mitigation. These solutions can improve operations and add new layers of safety, security, and convenience. Access Control ...

by Elizabeth Parks | Aug. 5, 2022
Tags: energy, home automation, home safety, lighting, smart home, smart meter, thermostats

Builders Embracing Tech in New Home Builds

The single-family builder channel has really warmed to the installation of smart home technology as standard, in addition to offering options as upgrades. Drivers include: Increasing consumer demand for smart tech on par with other traditional new home features. In a Builder Study...

by Elizabeth Parks | Aug. 4, 2022
Tags: home automation, home safety, smart home, smart meter, thermostats