This report by Harbor Research (August 2021) highlights that smart home market is fragmented with competing networking standards, a myriad of multi-purpose hubs, and legacy-entrenched technology that tend to focus on single applications (e.g., home security, energy, entertainment). Further challenges include incomplete platforms, narrow point-solutions, and software incompatibility. Technical recommendations are proposed for greater industry collaboration to remove barriers to adoption, improve the overall user experience and lower cost.
Keywords: Architecture/Engineering, Audio/Video, Block Chain, Communications, Connected Home, Control & Monitoring Equipment/Sensors, Cybersecurity/Privacy Data, Energy Efficiency/Management