Households Trends: What Smart Devices are Homes Adopting?

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Households Trends: What Smart Devices are Homes Adopting?

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The smart home market is expanding rapidly. Major brands are entering the segment and providing cost-effective solutions to everyday household problems. However, smart home goods are still targeting a niche, tech-savvy audience. We take a look at what smart devices are actually breaking into the mainstream.

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