An overwhelming majority of security installers and integrators see home automation as a potential growth area, a survey has revealed.Polling the views of hundreds of installers, IFSEC Global found that 92% saw the ‘smart home’ – whereby lighting, heating, alarms and other household functions are interconnected and remotely controlled via smartphone or PC – as a potential area for diversification.
No surprise, then, that almost as many – 88% – would be more likely to attend IFSEC International if a dedicated home automation zone were introduced.
“In the top end of the market, people are spending hundreds of thousands on smart home technology,†write one installer who completed the survey. “There are a few cheap end products out there, but the most important factor here is that products can be retro-fitted and not too expensive.
“It would be great to see a security system that integrates as one package. As far as we are aware this does not exist. We’ve been trying to push the home automation side, but are still seeking the right product.â€
http://www.ifsecglobal.com/92-security-installersintegrators-see-home-automation-future-revenue-generator/?cid=homepage_1st
Last edited on Sunday Jan 10th, 2016 08:06 am by slychiu
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