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Parks Associates: U.S. Broadband Households Will Buy Almost 55 Million Smart Home Devices in 2020DALLAS, Nov. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates today announced research showing U.S. broadband households will buy almost 55 million smart home devices in 2020. Currently many smart home devices, including smart thermostats, lights, locks, and networked cameras, are still in the early adopter stage, at adoption levels less than 15% of U.S. households. The international IoT research firm will host CONNECTIONS™ Summit at CES on January 9 in Las Vegas to discuss challenges and opportunities in developing connected IoT solutions that will engage mass-market consumers. "Collectively U.S. adoption of smart home products is nearing the threshold of the early majority, thanks to marketing efforts of large players, popularity of voice-based products, lower product costs, and a focus on the consumer experience in the purchase process," said Elizabeth Parks, SVP, Parks Associates. "And consumers are beginning to recognize the value propositions of platforms such as smart video door bells and smart thermostats, which is boosting their adoption both for household use and as gifts." Brad Russell, Research Director, Connected Home, Parks Associates, will moderate the session "Smart Home Platforms: Unlocking Consumer Value" at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 9. This session examines strategies to align user experiences with expectations while unlocking additional value through connected IoT platforms. Joining Russell on the panel are the following speakers:
For more information on Parks Associates' research or events, visit www.parksassociates.com, or contact [email protected], 972-490-1113. To schedule an interview with an analyst or to request specific research data, please contact Julia Homier at [email protected]. About CONNECTIONS™ Summit at CES The 2018 CONNECTIONS™ Summit features panels examining successful consumer-focused strategies in designing and deploying IoT, smart home, and connected CE and health solutions. Leading analysts from host Parks Associates present consumer research and moderate expert discussions on crossover opportunities among these ecosystems, with insights on emerging trends, including AI, voice controls, and growing privacy concerns. The 2018 CONNECTIONS™ Summit will take place January 9 during CES, which runs January 9-12 in Las Vegas. Follow the event on Twitter at @CONN_Summit. http//www.connectionssummit.com Media Contact: View original content with multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/parks-associates-us-broadband-households-will-buy-almost-55-million-smart-home-devices-in-2020-300556479.html SOURCE Parks Associates 
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