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It’s time to stay ‘connected’...
Over the past decade, we’ve seen a drastic shiſt in the world of home automation. From smart home appliances, heating, lighting and even technology such as smart speakers and smart security, connected products have quickly become integrated into the average consumer’s daily life. Nick Harrison, national trade sales agent for Yale, explains why wholesalers should be prioritising smart security as its next industry trend, stocking up on trusted solutions to cope with consumer demand and capitalising on security sales.
life run just that little bit smoother. Many homeowners have been quick to embrace the benefits of home
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automation technology, offering convenience, peace of mind and seamless connectivity, all via a smartphone. One particular area that welcomes these benefits is the security market, where the latest trend for monitoring your home remotely is encouraging consumers to invest in various smart security solutions. As home automation has continued to filter into all areas of home life, it’s
no surprise that the security market has followed suit. From security cameras, home alarm systems and smart door locks, recent developments in the sector have led to the creation of a range of ‘never-before-seen’ benefits over traditional security measures. Along with the added bonus of convenience and peace of mind, this
new generation of smart security products also offers the ultimate integration, seamlessly working together with other smart gadgets as part of a wider connected security system.
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report by consumer data provider Statista forecasted that by 2025, there will be over 13 million ‘smart homes’ in the UK, utilising the ongoing benefits of connected products to make
Nick Harrison
Connectivity As more smart products enter the market and continue to appear in homes, consumers are beginning to demand and expect connectivity between devices, providing them with combined functionality alongside seamless convenience. This clear demand for connected smart home devices opens up a range of profitable opportunities for wholesalers looking to capitalise on these trending products in the market. When it comes to home automation products in the security sector, there are a range of products available that help bring a home’s security to the 21st century. Research suggests that 52% of consumers would pay more for a smart
product which improves the security of their home, and the market also offers a multitude of sales possibilities for wholesalers. But, of course, it’s not just the protection element that people are now wanting from their smart security gadgets - it’s also essential that smart cameras, smart door locks and smart alarms can also offer wide scale connectivity with a range of external software and gadgets. Yale, for example, has developed its smart security portfolio to offer
convenience and connectivity by ensuring its products work with numerous brand partners, creating a fully connected smart home
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