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Energy bills are climbing and worrying more homeowners, and smart tech is how many are taking control.

• 59% saw a surge in energy consumption and related costs in the past 12 months

• 63% are more concerned about these costs than five years ago

• About 1 in 3 spend at least $300 per month on utilities during peak summer and winter months

Buying devices is easy, but DIY setups often stall or go unused, so homeowners are turning to pros to get installation and integration right.

• Roughly 1 in 5 bought a device but never fully finished installing it

• 47% rarely or never use at least one of their smart home devices, particularly among Gen Z and Millennials

• 7 in 10 believe their smart devices already work together successfully, but only 1 in 4 can remotely access all their devices from a single app

Caregiving is a mainstream life stage, and smart tech gives people peace of mind about their loved ones, not just their property. 

• 42% are currently caring for a family member (a child, an aging parent, or another relative) or expect to in the next five years

• 45% are interested in smart devices that notify them of falls or other emergencies when caring for a family member