The hottest smart-home purchase this holiday season is likely to be a smart video doorbell.
As many as 14% of U.S. households with broadband access say they're pretty likely to buy the device that lets you see who's at the door and communicate with them, according to a recent survey by research firm Parks Associates.
From the article "Amazon, Google, Wal-Mart Fight For Your Smart Home" by Jed Graham.
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