Managed services are transforming the market for smart home automation, bringing in new players and driving greater consumer awareness and adoption. Large-scale consumer service players in telecoms, cable TV, professional home security providers and retail have begun offering new smart home services to their existing large customer bases.
This report is focused on the United States market which is a bellwether for an emerging global opportunity. The United States has taken a significant lead in developing managed service smart home offerings and adoption. This report examines the efficacy of these ventures and compares varying managed service approaches and packages available from key players.