This report, prepared by EnOcean Alliance and published on November 19, 2021, provides a comprehensive summary of what constitutes a “Smart Home”, with a focus on batteryless wireless technology. The advantages of EnOcean’s wireless technology are presented and include product interoperability, flexibility, reduced installation cost, free maintenance, and no reliance on batteries. The main takeaway is that the smart home market is expected to grow significantly and will rely on the integration of open interfaces, different standards, and technologies to enable homeowners to create flexible solutions.

Keywords: Architecture/Engineering, Audio/Video, Communications, Connected Home, Construction/New Buildings, Control & Monitoring, Equipment/Sensors, Consumer Electronics, Cybersecurity/Privacy, Energy Efficiency/Management, HVAC & Indoor , Air Quality (IAQ), Internet of Things (IoT), Large Building Controls/Automation, Protocols/Standards, Smart Grid