The worldwide Smart Home Automation Market is anticipated to reach around USD 203.3 billion by 2026 according to a new research published by Polaris Market Research. In 2017, the entertainment segment dominated the global market, in terms of revenue. In 2017, North America accounted for the majority share in the global Smart Home Automation market.
The growing demand for remote monitoring of homes, along with increasing costs associated with energy use increases the demand for smart home automation. The increasing use of mart home automation in the development of smart cities, along with government regulations regarding energy use and emissions support the smart home automation market growth. The rising adoption of Internet of Things, and smart devices boosts the adoption of smart home automation. Other factors driving the market growth include growing penetration of mobile devices, technological advancements, and development of smart cities. New emerging markets, emerging consumer demographics, and increasing awareness among consumers regarding efficient energy use would provide growth opportunities for smart home automation market in the coming years.
The rising concerns regarding energy efficiency has increased the adoption of smart home automation. Smart home automation systems maintain the controls of home equipment to maximize energy efficiency. For instance, the thermostat uses a temperature threshold to govern the home’s heating and cooling system. They can also be programmed with different target temperatures to keep energy usage at a minimum.