Top smart home products desired by consumers

According to the latest research, the likelihood that a consumer will buy a smart home product increases by 93% for those who have seen the technology in person.

The second annual State of the Smart Home Report, released by Icontrol Networks, focuses on consumers’  attitudes and adoption of smart homes, whether they would purchase said products, and wants and concerns about owning this type of technology.

The report also suggests that personal and family security remains the top reason for smart home adoption, with 90% of American consumers stating that it is one of the most important reasons to purchase a connected home.

Who is looking for a smart home? Overall, 50% of the population is interested in technology, led by 79% of millennials and 76 percent of their parents.

Of the smart home devices, consumers are most excited about a self-adjusting thermostat, with 72% choosing that. Doors that can be locked from a remote location follow with 71% of respondents, and indoor lighting that automatically adjusts came in third with 69%. Outdoor lighting that automatically adjusts and home monitoring cameras came in with 65%.

Of those surveyed, 42% said they would be likely to add smart home technology when they were renovating. However, 26% are interested in updating to smart technology when buying a new home.

As for where in the house respondents want this technology, 40% said the entertainment room, followed by the kitchen with 39%, and the bedroom with 34%.

Finally, half of respondents believe they would sleep better at night if their parents or grandparents had smart home technology. Parents led this group with 74%, followed directly by millennials with 72%.