Mainstream consumers don’t seem eager to connect their garage doors and light bulbs to the internet, according to data presented by research firm Parks Associates during a Tuesday webcast. With ease of installation and use a chief concern among prospective users of IoT-enabled smart home devices, ISPs could play a role in moving the category forward.
The connected thermostat leads smart home devices with penetration into 11% of US households, with other devices yet to crack the 10% threshold. In total, about a quarter of US households report owning at least one connected device.
From the article "Can ISPs Help Expedite Adoption of Smart Home Devices?" by Alex Silverman.
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