20 INDUSTRY DATA August 2014
Remote control
The Cloud-based home management market is set for rapid growth, writes Steve Montgomery
Cloud-based home management systems that allow users to remotely control household features such as energy management, HVAC control, home monitoring and lighting control are set to continue growing rapidly, with the installed base rising eightfold from 2013 to 2018. Research from IHS’ Smart Home
Subscribers & Services Intelligence Service predicts there will be a global installed base of 45 million Cloud-based home management services by 2018. Smart home specialists including home automation providers, such
www.ihs.com
Global smart home service installed base by fee band (%) 100%
50,000 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 15,000 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 >$60
$46-$60 $31-$45 $16-$30 >$15 One-off fee
10,000 5,000 45,000 40,000 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 Global forecast: Cloud-based smart home installed base (000s)
as Control4 or Savant Systems, and connected home specialists, such as Nest, Revolv or SmartThing, will account for the highest proportion of the market. However, other companies, including security providers, telecommunications and utilities are gaining market share, impacting the pricing models for provision of equipment and services. Device suppliers are expected to
include the service within the upfront device cost. Service providers will generally require ongoing monthly fees, some charging up to $60 per month.
45 million
Number of Cloud-based home management services in operation by 2018
2012
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Source: IHS
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