This is a list of up-to-date smart home statistics.
Largely thanks to advancements in Internet of Things (IoT) technology, demand for smart home products is at an all-time high.
But how big is the smart home industry? And what do consumers think about smart homes?
Our up-to-date smart home stats provide insights into the current state of smart homes.
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The market for smart homes and smart home technology has steadily increased since 2020. The next set of stats outline the current state of the smart home market.
Consumer spending on smart home technology is steadily increasing. In 2022, it’s estimated that global consumers will have spent $135 billion on smart home systems. By 2025, that number is estimated to rise to $170 billion (that’s a 26% growth rate.)
Over half of US consumers are projected to adopt smart home technology by 2025. Compare that to 2021, where only approximately 40% of US households were using smart home technology. That amounts to a 42% growth in smart home adoption rate in just four years.
North America is the largest market for smart homes, followed by Asia-Pacific (29%) and Western Europe (18%). Smart home security systems, in particular, are driving growth in the U.S. market.
The Asia-Pacific region is a massively growing market for smart homes. Given the approximately one billion homes in the Asia-Pacific region and increasing adoption by consumers, Asia-Pacific is predicted to be the largest smart home market by 2030.
The vast majority of smart home users are Gen X and younger. In fact, 40% of smart home devices are owned by 18-34 year olds, despite making up only about 30% of the population. Generally, younger consumers see the value of energy savings and reducing their environmental impact.
The demand, along with improved technology, is largely driving the smart home market upwards. This set of statistics will focus on consumer demand for smart homes.
The vast majority of home buyers say they would pay more money for a smart home. And 70% of home buyers are actively looking to buy smart homes. Convenience, time savings, and security were some of the top reasons for wanting a smart home.
Smart homes aren’t only for homeowners. A large majority (82%) of renters want a smart device or system in their homes. Among them, 35% said having a smart home device was either “important” or “extremely important.” The top three most popular smart home technologies among renters were:
1. Voice control (50%)
2. Smart appliances (41%)
3. Smart lights (36%)
Convenience is, by far, the main reason why consumers adopt smart home technology in the first place. The second most popular reason for using smart home technology was to monitor the house when away (17%).
Over half of consumers who haven’t adopted any smart home technology don’t see a need for them. A big barrier is the price tag of most smart home devices. Notably, these consumers tend to skew older (55+ years old).
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Smart home consumers are overwhelmingly satisfied with them. Almost all owners of smart speakers, smart thermostats, smart plugs, smart lights, and smart appliances were at least somewhat satisfied with their devices. Most owners (58%-64%) are very satisfied with their smart devices across the board.
Most consumers found that smart home devices positively impacted their lives. Happiness at home (57%), safety and security (45%), and productivity (44%) were the most common positive impacts. These sentiments were consistent across different smart home device types.
Most consumers found smart homes to be more beneficial than expected. Convenience was the most cited benefit (75%), followed by usefulness (62%) and time savings (49%). Trial and error, as well as recommendations from friends and family, likely explain the delayed realization.
Despite the continued growth of smart homes, the next set of data illustrates that both adopters and non-adopters of smart home technology still have concerns.
Only 21% of US consumers have no concerns about smart home devices. In addition to data security and privacy (the largest concern), 33% say they’re overpriced, 29% say they’re uneasy about usability if their internet is down, 23% say they’re anxious about remembering passwords, and 22% are worried about getting locked out.
Almost two-thirds of smart home consumers are concerned about their data being leaked. Consumers who don’t own any smart home devices are considerably more concerned about data leaks, especially from third-party vendors and utility providers.
The vast majority of households who use broadband internet are concerned about their privacy and data security. The more smart home devices a household has, the higher that concern.
Most Americans would refuse to install a smart-home device, even if they were offered a discount on insurance. Americans are mainly concerned about their privacy and third-party use of their personal information.
There are many different types of smart home devices in the market. Our stats highlight the most popular ones.
If a household has a smart home device, they tend to have several. From 2018 to 2021, the average number of smart home devices increased from 6 to 8.
Based on smart home data from one manufacturer, smart home camera adoption by clients grew 55% in one year. Smart doorbells and smart hubs also saw considerable increases (43% and 38%, respectively). Data suggests the main drivers for increased adoption were making the home more comfortable and secure.
Owning certain smart home technologies opens the door to having other technologies. For example, 79% of smart light owners have a smart speaker and 63% of smart appliance owners have a smart thermostat. However, only 45% of smart speaker owners have smart lights — suggesting potential growth in the smart speaker sector.
Consumers who install smart home devices in their homes spend between $175 and $1,424 (a $927 average). Custom installations for large or luxury homes can cost anywhere from $2,000 to $150,000.
Consumers who install smart home security devices in their homes spend between $700 and $5,000 (a $2,850 average). Setups range from an intruder alarm and doorbell camera to whole-home security systems with automated sensors and locks.
That sums up the most relevant smart home statistics.
Revenue, demand, and adoption of smart homes are expected to grow steadily in the next few years. And owners of smart home devices are overwhelmingly satisfied with them. However, data privacy and security remain a prominent concern for both smart home adopters and non-adopters.
From a trends perspective, the data shows that:
(1) smart home security is currently driving a good chunk of the smart home-focused IoT industry
(2) once a consumer adopts a smart home device, they tend to quickly adopt or purchase more devices.
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