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Is a smart home in your future?

February 16, 2013

1.5 million: The number of home automation systems installed in the United States in 2012, according to ABI Research. That was nearly double the number installed in 2011.
8 million: The number of home automation systems ABI expects will be installed in the United States in 2017.
6 percent: The portion of American households that have a smart or connected thermostat, according to Parks Associates. Also, the portion of American households that have connected security cameras.
4 percent: The portion of ADT's 6.4 million customers who have signed up for its Pulse home automation service.

From the article, "Is a smart home in your future?" by Troy Wolverton.

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