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Research: Strong interest in Remote Care Systems
Interpret’s research of 10,000 U.S. consumers indicates that caregivers of seniors are prepared to pay for a system that provides unobtrusive monitoring.
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APB Research: Positive Outlook for Homebuilder Market Despite Possible Recession
Survey of more than 700 Builders indicates optimism amid setback on construction materials, labor shortages, and pandemic implications.
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NKBA’s Kitchen and Bath Market Outlook Forecasts Increase over 2021
Kitchen and bath business projected to contract but still projected to be 16 percent higher than 2021.
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NKBA Hosts Its First Luxury Bath Summit
Research reveals technology in the bath is a priority, albeit a hidden one that enables ease, convenience, safety, and experiences.
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Webinar: Schneider Electric and Parks Associates on Smart Home Energy Solutions
Will to identify the tools and assess solutions available to U.S. consumers going forward.
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Research: Sony’s Share of Smart TV Purchases Grew in 2021
Park Associates shares its latest Consumer Insights Dashboard, which tracks adoption, purchases, and demand across most common consumer electronics products.
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New CEDIA Study Has Home Technology Industry Exceeding $20 Billion
Respondents were asked to report on revenue figures from the last 12 months and provide projections for 2022.
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TV and Hi-Res Audio Consumer Trends
Futuresource Consulting examines what customers will be experiencing in AV throughout 2022.
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Research: Futuresource Consulting Releases Audio Trends Report
‘Tech Perspectives: Audio Megatrends for 2022 and Beyond’ examines how people will interact with sound going forward.
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Research: New Study Examines Consumers’ Thoughts on Cybersecurity
The report from NordVPN show that the majority of consumers feel it is their responsibility to protect themselves.
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NKBA Study Projects Strong Year-end Despite Cooling Confidence
Like the custom installation industry, supply chain issues and material shortages temper industry’s outlook despite continued strong market.
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Research: NKBA Release 2022 Design Trends Report
Covid-19 and millennial influence drive 2022 design trends toward tech integration and multi-functional spaces.
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Research: Parks Associates Explores Consumer Adoption of Energy Management Solutions
While the pandemic has increased demand for power management solutions, many consumers are not aware of the options that are available.
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Parks Associates Releases Smart Home Research for Property Managers
MDU property managers are a unique segment, and market intelligence is necessary to succeed in this market area.
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State of the Industry 2021
A bird’s-eye view of how custom installers are handling a very busy year that includes mounting supply issues.
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Research: Adoption of Smart TVs and Smart Speakers and Displays Rose to 56% and 53%
New Consumer Insights Dashboard from Parks Associates tracks adoption, purchases, and demand across most common consumer electronics product categories.
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Safe Space: Aging-in-Place and Child Monitoring
Research shows that the changes in lifestyle demanded by Covid-19 will have a lasting impact on clients’ behavior.
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Research: Smart Products – Building the Modern Home
New white paper from Parks Associates examines new smart home products and the connected consumer lifestyle.
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Research: Voice Control Most Desired for Lights, Thermostats, and Cameras
New research from Parks Associates highlights major trends in smart speaker and display market, including impact of Covid-19.
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CEDIA Releases Australian Smart Home Industry Study
Market insights highlight challenges and opportunities for integrators and associated trades.
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National Kitchen & Bath Association Releases 2021 Market Outlook Report
Predicts a 16 percent growth in residential kitchen and bath remodeling.
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White Paper: PowerHouse Alliance Reports 2020 Product Analysis and 2021 Projections
Data from the 11 distributor members shows over 200 percent networking sales growth as dealers adjust to new top-selling categories.
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Research: 85% of Security Dealers Provide Home Network Services
Parks Associates research states that security sealers are providing services beyond monitoring, such as connected health.
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Research: How Covid-19 has Impacted Key Markets
A global look at the effect the pandemic has had on the CE, Entertainment, and Pro AV markets.
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Topics Announced for 25th Annual CONNECTIONS Conference
Conference will feature virtual networking experiences throughout 2021 focused on smart home, security, services, and connected products.
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Research: 35% of US Broadband Households Experienced A Data Security Problem in the Past 12 Months
Topic covered at Parks Associates’ CONNECTIONS virtual conference, taking place November 10-12.
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Futuresource Holds Audio Collaborative Live Virtual Event
Will offer discussions and insights into the audio industry as it exists today, and define its future.
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What Does the Smart Home Industry Look Like in 2020?
Insight from the recently released Z-Wave State of the Ecosystem 2020 Report.
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Research: Privacy Concerns and Price Competition are Barriers to Smart Home Purchases
The Parks Associates’ Smart Home Tracker also finds 40 percent of U.S. broadband households report using video conferencing services, a 54 percent increase since...
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Z-Wave Alliance Releases 2020 State of the Ecosystem Report
The 2020 report collects data and insight from experts on smart home and connected technology, across the globe.
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The Smart Home Buyer Journey
Do the purchase of smart speakers lead to a full smart home conversion? Parks Associates investigates.
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Parks Associates Announces CONNECTIONS Community Virtual Conference
Focus will be on home security, smart home, connected health, and entertainment industries.
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Research: TV Antenna Usage in US Broadband Households Expected to Grow as COVID-19 Keeps Consumers at Home
Consumer research study from Parks Associates finds TV antenna use has increased and predicts more widespread usage as people shelter in place.
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Research: Smart Homes for the Masses
What a fragmented smart home sector must do to go mainstream in 2020.
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Research: MDUs, Home Builders, and Smart Home Technology
Parks Associates present a study done in cooperation with Hanley Wood and BUILDER Magazine.
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Coronavirus’ Impact on the Global CE Market
Futuresource provides research on how the virus is affecting consumer technology supply chains.
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Research: Next-Generation Support
Parks Associates whitepaper examines the direct connections between support services and consumer engagement with connected solutions.
Events
Comcast and ADT Keynote 24th Annual CONNECTIONS Connected Home Conference
Company leaders will address ways to leverage connectivity in the home through partnerships, product integrations, and new solutions.
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CEDIA Releases White Paper on AV-over-IP
Provides background on the technology, an overview of its uses, and the many considerations at play.
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Webinar: 2020: Value Beyond Connectivity
Takes place December 3 at 12:00 PM ET/11:00AM CT/9:99 AM PT.
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Four Ways Retailers can Revitalize Loyalty Programs
New survey from KPMG explores the nature of customer loyalty and how some traditional loyalty programs may not be keeping consumers brand-faithful.