Smart Homes and Home Automation - 12th Edition

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

List of Figures

Executive Summary

1. Smart Homes and Home Automation

• 1.1. Introduction
• 1.2. Types of home automation
  • 1.2.1. Security and access control systems
  • 1.2.2. Energy management and climate control systems
  • 1.2.3. Audio-visual and entertainment systems
  • 1.2.4. Lighting and window control systems
  • 1.2.5. Irrigation and water management systems
  • 1.2.6. Home appliances
  • 1.2.7. Service robotics
  • 1.2.8. Multifunction and whole-home automation systems
• 1.3. Home automation market segments
  • 1.3.1. Mainstream houses and multi-family dwellings
  • 1.3.2. The custom/luxury segment
  • 1.3.3. New homes versus existing homes
• 1.4. Channels to market
  • 1.4.1. Professional installation
  • 1.4.2. Retail
  • 1.4.3. Service providers

2. Networks and Communications Technologies

• 2.1. Overview
  • 2.1.1. Different approaches to establishing interoperability
  • 2.1.2. Technology choices of product OEMs
  • 2.1.3. Technology choices of whole-home solution vendors
• 2.2. Smart home networking technologies and standards
  • 2.2.1. Bluetooth
  • 2.2.2. DECT ULE
  • 2.2.3. EnOcean
  • 2.2.4. Home Connectivity Alliance (HCA)
  • 2.2.5. KNX
  • 2.2.6. Matter
  • 2.2.7. Open Connectivity Foundation
  • 2.2.8. OpenTherm
  • 2.2.9. Thread
  • 2.2.10. Wi-Fi
  • 2.2.11. Zigbee
  • 2.2.12. Z-Wave
• 2.3. Smart home hubs and integration services
  • 2.3.1. Amazon Alexa
  • 2.3.2. Apple HomeKit and Siri
  • 2.3.3. Flic (Shortcut Labs)
  • 2.3.4. Google Home and Google Assistant
  • 2.3.5. Home Assistant
  • 2.3.6. Homey (LG Electronics)
  • 2.3.7. IFTTT
  • 2.3.8. LG Electronics
  • 2.3.9. Mediola
  • 2.3.10. Olisto
  • 2.3.11. Samsung SmartThings
• 2.4. Smart home platform and white-label solution providers
  • 2.4.1. Alarm.com
  • 2.4.2. Ayla Networks
  • 2.4.3. Essence Group
  • 2.4.4. Leedarson IoT Technology
  • 2.4.5. OBLO Living
  • 2.4.6. Onics
  • 2.4.7. ThroughTek
  • 2.4.8. Tuya

3. Point Solution Providers

• 3.1. Market overview
  • 3.1.1. Point solutions - an entry into the smart home
  • 3.1.2. Smart home strategies for product OEMs
  • 3.1.3. New entrants challenge incumbents with connected products
• 3.2. Security and access control system vendors
  • 3.2.1. Arlo Technologies
  • 3.2.2. Assa Abloy
  • 3.2.3. Canary (Smartfrog Group)
  • 3.2.4. Chamberlain Group
  • 3.2.5. Ezviz Network (Hikvision)
  • 3.2.6. Minut
  • 3.2.7. Nuki Home Solutions
  • 3.2.8. Reolink
  • 3.2.9. Schlage (Allegion)
  • 3.2.10. Wyze Labs
• 3.3. Energy management and climate control system vendors
  • 3.3.1. Copeland
  • 3.3.2. Danfoss
  • 3.3.3. Ecobee (Generac)
  • 3.3.4. Eve Systems (ABB)
  • 3.3.5. Google Nest
  • 3.3.6. Mysa
  • 3.3.7. Netatmo (Legrand)
  • 3.3.8. Sensibo
  • 3.3.9. Tado
• 3.4. Audio-visual and entertainment system vendors
  • 3.4.1. Bose
  • 3.4.2. Harman (Samsung Electronics)
  • 3.4.3. Kaleidescape
  • 3.4.4. Naim Audio
  • 3.4.5. Sonos
• 3.5. Lighting and window control system vendors
  • 3.5.1. Acuity Brands
  • 3.5.2. IKEA
  • 3.5.3. Ledvance (MLS)
  • 3.5.4. Leviton
  • 3.5.5. LIFX (Feit Electric)
  • 3.5.6. Merkury Innovations
  • 3.5.7. Plejd
  • 3.5.8. Signify
  • 3.5.9. Velux
• 3.6. Irrigation and water management system vendors
  • 3.6.1. Flume
  • 3.6.2. Gardena and Orbit Irrigation (Husqvarna)
  • 3.6.3. Moen (Fortune Brands Innovations)
  • 3.6.4. Phyn
  • 3.6.5. Rachio
• 3.7. Home appliances vendors
  • 3.7.1. BSH Hausgerate (Bosch)
  • 3.7.2. Electrolux
  • 3.7.3. GE Appliances (Haier)
  • 3.7.4. Haier Smart Home
  • 3.7.5. Whirlpool
• 3.8. Service robotics vendors
  • 3.8.1. Ambrogio Robot (Zucchetti Centro Sistemi)
  • 3.8.2. Dyson
  • 3.8.3. Ecovacs
  • 3.8.4. Husqvarna
  • 3.8.5. iRobot
  • 3.8.6. Labrador Systems
  • 3.8.7. Robomow (Stanley Black & Decker)
  • 3.8.8. Roborock
  • 3.8.9. SharkNinja
  • 3.8.10. Worx Landroid (Positec)

4. Whole-Home System Vendors and Service Providers

• 4.1. Market overview
• 4.2. Market segments and go-to-market strategies
  • 4.2.1. Traditional home automation
  • 4.2.2. DIY systems
  • 4.2.3. Professionally monitored security
• 4.3. Whole-home system vendors
  • 4.3.1. ABB
  • 4.3.2. Bosch
  • 4.3.3. Control4 (Resideo)
  • 4.3.4. Crestron Electronics
  • 4.3.5. Delta Dore
  • 4.3.6. D-Link
  • 4.3.7. Eltako
  • 4.3.8. Ezlo Innovation
  • 4.3.9. Futurehome (FHSD Connect)
  • 4.3.10. Gira
  • 4.3.11. Grenton
  • 4.3.12. HomeMatic (eQ-3)
  • 4.3.13. Legrand
  • 4.3.14. Loxone Electronics
  • 4.3.15. Lutron Electronics
  • 4.3.16. myGEKKO (Ekon)
  • 4.3.17. Nice Group
  • 4.3.18. Resideo Technologies
  • 4.3.19. Savant Systems
  • 4.3.20. Schneider Electric
  • 4.3.21. Shelly Group
  • 4.3.22. Somfy
  • 4.3.23. Sonoff (ITEAD Intelligent Systems)
  • 4.3.24. TP-Link
  • 4.3.25. Universal Electronics
  • 4.3.26. Xiaomi
• 4.4. Service providers
  • 4.4.1. ADT
  • 4.4.2. Brinks Home (Monitronics)
  • 4.4.3. Centrica
  • 4.4.4. Comcast
  • 4.4.5. Deutsche Telekom
  • 4.4.6. Frontpoint
  • 4.4.7. Prosegur
  • 4.4.8. Ring (Amazon)
  • 4.4.9. Sector Alarm
  • 4.4.10. Simplisafe
  • 4.4.11. Telus
  • 4.4.12. Toon (Eneco)
  • 4.4.13. Verisure
  • 4.4.14. Vivint Smart Home (NRG Energy)

5. Market Forecasts and Conclusions

• 5.1. Europe
  • 5.1.1. Revenues
  • 5.1.2. Shipments
  • 5.1.3. Installed base
• 5.2. North America
  • 5.2.1. Revenues
  • 5.2.2. Shipments
  • 5.2.3. Installed base
• 5.3. Popular smart home product categories
  • 5.3.1. Smart speakers and displays
  • 5.3.2. Smart thermostats and radiator valves
  • 5.3.3. Smart lighting
  • 5.3.4. Floor cleaning robots
• 5.4. Market trends and analysis
  • 5.4.1. Can AI revolutionise the smart home market?
  • 5.4.2. A new major platform player is challenging the incumbents
  • 5.4.3. Will smart speakers and voice assistant services have a renaissance with AI?
  • 5.4.4. Will Matter solve the interoperability problems in the smart home industry?
  • 5.4.5. Surging energy prices create demand for smart energy efficiency solutions
  • 5.4.6. Connectivity - soon a standard feature in the home appliances segment
  • 5.4.7. Lower price points opens the doors to the mass market
  • 5.4.8. Cellular IoT in the smart home and home security markets
  • 5.4.9. Short product lifecycles damage consumer trust
  • 5.4.10. Smart home companies introduce paid services
  • 5.4.11. Smart insurance for the connected home
  • 5.4.12. Mergers and acquisitions in the smart home industry
• List of Acronyms and Abbreviations

List of Figures

• Figure 1.1: Example of an alarm system
• Figure 1.2: Examples of security and access control systems
• Figure 1.3: Examples of energy management and climate control devices
• Figure 1.4: Sonos multi-room audio system
• Figure 1.5: Philips Hue lighting system
• Figure 1.6: B-hyve smart watering solution
• Figure 1.7: Samsung Bespoke AI Family Hub Smart Fridge
• Figure 1.8: Examples of service robots
• Figure 1.9: The number of households and homeownership by country (EU27+3 2024)
• Figure 1.10: The number of households and homeownership by country (NA 2024)
• Figure 1.11: Channels to market
• Figure 2.1: Illustration of interoperability at different levels
• Figure 2.2: Examples of technology choices by product OEMs
• Figure 2.3: Examples of technology choices by whole-home solution vendors
• Figure 2.4: HCA cloud-to-cloud connection
• Figure 2.5: Matter application layer
• Figure 2.6: Thread network topology
• Figure 2.7: Wi-Fi generations
• Figure 2.8: Amazon Echo Hub with Alexa built-in
• Figure 2.9: The Flic Duo smart button
• Figure 2.10: Homey Pro Mini and Homey Bridge
• Figure 2.11: WeR@Home smart home and home security system
• Figure 2.12: Tuya IoT Cloud Platform
• Figure 3.1: Installed base per application area (EU27+3 and North America 2024)
• Figure 3.2: Smart home strategies of product OEMs
• Figure 3.3: Examples of incumbents and new entrants by application area
• Figure 3.4: Arlo security cameras
• Figure 3.5: Arlo device shipments and subscribers (Worldwide 2020-2024)
• Figure 3.6: Level Lock+ smart lock with Matter-over-Thread support
• Figure 3.7: LiftMaster Secure View garage door opener with camera built-in
• Figure 3.8: Minut Home Sensor
• Figure 3.9: Nuki Smart Lock Pro
• Figure 3.10: Wyze Duo Cam Pan security camera
• Figure 3.11: Sensi Touch 2 smart thermostat
• Figure 3.12: Danfoss Ally smart heating system
• Figure 3.13: Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium and SmartSensor
• Figure 3.14: Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest Cam
• Figure 3.15: Netatmo Weather Station and app
• Figure 3.16: Sensibo Sky, Air and Air PRO smart AC controllers
• Figure 3.17: Tado X product line and app
• Figure 3.18: Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar, Bass Module and Surround Speakers
• Figure 3.19: Shipments and installed base of Sonos products (Worldwide 2018-2024)
• Figure 3.20: Juno Smart Speaker Light
• Figure 3.21: IKEA Dirigera hub
• Figure 3.22: Plejd dimmers, gateway and app
• Figure 3.23: Philips Hue Bridge Pro, smart button and light bulbs
• Figure 3.24: Installed base of Signify connected light points (World 2017-2024)
• Figure 3.25: Flume Water Monitor and Bridge
• Figure 3.26: Flo Smart Water Monitor and Shutoff and the Smart Water Network app
• Figure 3.27: Phyn Plus Smart Water Assistant + Shutoff
• Figure 3.28: Rachio Smart Hose Timer
• Figure 3.29: GE Kitchen Hub
• Figure 3.30: DEEBOT X11 OmniCyclone cleaning robot and station
• Figure 3.31: Husqvarna Automower 450X NERA
• Figure 3.32: Roomba Max 705 Combo
• Figure 3.33: Labrador Retriever
• Figure 3.34: Shark PowerDetect robot cleaner
• Figure 3.35: Worx Landroid Vision robot lawn mower
• Figure 4.1: Penetration of whole-home automation systems (EU27+3 and NA 2024)
• Figure 4.2: Industry background of whole-home system vendors and service providers
• Figure 4.3: Pricing model of different solution providers
• Figure 4.4: Top traditional home automation vendors (Europe and NA 2024)
• Figure 4.5: Top interactive home security providers (Europe and NA 2024)
• Figure 4.6: ABB-free@home and Eve Systems products
• Figure 4.7: The HomePilot gateway and app
• Figure 4.8: Eltako's Matter-compatible universal dimmer
• Figure 4.9: Grenton touch panels
• Figure 4.10: Homematic IP Home Control Unit and smartphone app
• Figure 4.11: The Yubii Home Pro gateway and HR40 remote control
• Figure 4.12: Savant Systems' security user interface
• Figure 4.13: ADT+ home security system
• Figure 4.14: Hive Smart Thermostat
• Figure 4.15: Xfinity home security system
• Figure 4.16: Prosegur alarm connections (World 2015-2024)
• Figure 4.17: Sector Alarm home alarm system
• Figure 4.18: Telus security subscriber base (North America 2019-2024)
• Figure 4.19: Verisure home security system
• Figure 4.20: Verisure alarm subscribers (Worldwide 2017-2024)
• Figure 4.21: Vivint Smart Home subscriber base (North America 2017-2024)
• Figure 5.1: Smart home penetration and installed base (EU27+3 and NA 2023-2029)
• Figure 5.2: Market overview (EU27+3 2023-2029)
• Figure 5.3: Smart home revenues (EU27+3 2023-2029)
• Figure 5.4: Revenues by whole-home system segment (EU27+3 2024-2029)
• Figure 5.5: Shipments per application area (EU27+3 2023-2029)
• Figure 5.6: Installed base per application area (EU27+3 2023-2029)
• Figure 5.7: Installed base by whole-home system segment (EU27+3 2024-2029)
• Figure 5.8: Market overview (North America 2023-2029)
• Figure 5.9: Smart home revenues (North America 2023-2029)
• Figure 5.10: Revenues by whole-home system segment (North America 2024-2029)
• Figure 5.11: Shipments per application area (North America 2023-2029)
• Figure 5.12: Installed base per application area (North America 2023-2029)
• Figure 5.13: Installed base by whole-home system segment (North America 2024-2029)
• Figure 5.14: Installed base of smart speakers and displays (EU and NA 2023-2029)
• Figure 5.15: Homes with smart thermostats (EU27+3 and NA 2023-2029)
• Figure 5.16: Installed base of smart light points (EU27+3 and NA 2023-2029)
• Figure 5.17: Installed base of floor cleaning robots (EU27+3 and NA 2023-2029)
• Figure 5.18: Cellular connections in the smart home market (2023-2029)
• Figure 5.19: Mergers and acquisitions in the smart home industry (World 2014-2025)