Renovated homes are getting smarter: Nearly half of homeowners are installing smart systems or devices during their renovation projects (45%), with the average renovating homeowner adding one smart system or device to the home in the course of a renovation. A system or device has a smart capability if it can be monitored and/or controlled from a mobile device (smartphone or tablet) and/or a computer.
Security and thermostats top “smart” priorities: New smart systems or devices are most likely to appear as part of home security or safety upgrades, followed by entertainment, climate, and lighting upgrades. That said, smart thermostats are the single most popular smart device in a renovated home
High satisfaction with smarter homes: Homeowners renovating their homes are more likely to report high levels of satisfaction with their new smart upgrades compared to those installing devices without mobile connectivity. Motivations for smart systems diferfrom those for more conventional technologies. Smart device installers place a greater emphasis on monitoring the home remotely and reducing energy consumption, and a lesser emphasis on improving the home’s resale value.
Professional help is critical for most technology upgrades: The majority of renovating homeowners rely on professional help to install their smart home security, climate control, and lighting gadgets. Similarly, homeowners upgrading these systems without smart features also turn to pros for installation help. Small streaming-entertainment upgrades require the least amount of professional involvement.
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Security and thermostats top “smart” priorities: New smart systems or devices are most likely to appear as part of home security or safety upgrades, followed by entertainment, climate, and lighting upgrades. That said, smart thermostats are the single most popular smart device in a renovated home
High satisfaction with smarter homes: Homeowners renovating their homes are more likely to report high levels of satisfaction with their new smart upgrades compared to those installing devices without mobile connectivity. Motivations for smart systems diferfrom those for more conventional technologies. Smart device installers place a greater emphasis on monitoring the home remotely and reducing energy consumption, and a lesser emphasis on improving the home’s resale value.
Professional help is critical for most technology upgrades: The majority of renovating homeowners rely on professional help to install their smart home security, climate control, and lighting gadgets. Similarly, homeowners upgrading these systems without smart features also turn to pros for installation help. Small streaming-entertainment upgrades require the least amount of professional involvement.
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