This June 2021 white paper was developed for GE Appliances by Parks Associates. The authors describe new smart home applications and their market penetration. As consumers become familiar with market offerings, new smart product categories emerge, offering added benefits that address different pain points. New categories include solutions that monitor indoor air quality and facilitate independent living, safe package delivery, and energy resilience in the home.
Keywords: Access Controls, Audio/Video, Carrier Services, Communications, Computer/Network Hardware, Controls/Sensors, Energy Management, Home Assistants, Home Networking, Home Theater, HVAC, Intelligent Building, Internet of Things (IoT), Lighting Systems/Controls, System Integrator, Voice & Speech Recognition, Water Management