The number of smart homes in North America and Europe reached a total of 17.9 million in 2015, according to a new research report from Berg Insight. North America is the world’s most advanced M2M smart home market with an installed base of 12.7 million smart homes at the end of the year, a 56 percent year-on-year growth. The strong market growth is expected to last for years to come, driving the number of smart homes in North America to 46.2 million by 2020, which corresponds to 35 percent of all households.
The most popular smart home devices include:
Home Control System
The Hub of your Smart Home can control lights, locks, thermostats and View live and stored video.
Door Bell Cameras
Always be home! View live video of your front porch from the doorbell camera via your smart home APP. See and answer your front door from anywhere in the world with Doorbell Cameras and Smart Locks. Even stream live video and receive notifications as visitors approach your front door
Smart Door Locks
No more keys!
Lock and unlock your doors from the next room or the next state with your Smart Phone. You can give codes to family members, maids and babysitters. Receive Alerts to your Smart Phone if the door is left open or left unlocked.
Garage Door Controller
Never spend another workday wondering if you left the garage door open again.
Open or Close your garage door from anywhere in the world for deliveries, your cars or to let people into your home. Additionally, receive text alerts or notifications by user when your garage door has been open/closed.
Indoor Cameras
Store and receive video clips on-demand from the last 30-45 days.
The ability to capture every moment with 24/7 video recording. Other features include getting Alerts and notifications to your mobile device so you always know what’s going on at home.
Outdoor Cameras
Night Vision Infared technology ensures your camera is never left in the dark
An HD security camera that lets you look after your home when you’re away. Reliably capture what happens outside and around your home.
Smart Thermostat Control and Energy Savings
Many Smart Thermostats available adapt climate controls to your routines so you can stay put and let comfort come to you. Access your thermostat from anywhere on any smart device. Easily adjust the temperature by creating preferences for home, away, sleep, and vacation.
Light & Small appliance Module
Lights can turn on upon an alarm to scare away intruders
Never come home to a dark house again. Create that “lived in” look when you are away at work or on vacation. Turn lights on with your Smart Phone anywhere in the world or program lights to go on at certain times.