Industry Overview - February 2026
Smart Home demand held its ground in 2025, even as tariff‑driven cost pressures and broader economic uncertainty impacted consumer spending. The number of connected households continued to climb, thanks largely to strong interest in home security products. Cameras and video doorbells remained top performers, supported by wide consumer awareness and aggressive promotional activity. Newer categories—particularly smart locks—also gained momentum as shoppers encountered a wider range of options.
Smart Home Week in RevIew
The week when:
- Alexa+ Rolls Out to Everyone
- Switchbot Debuts The Internet of Scent
Smart Home Week in RevIew
The week when:
- Xiaomi Makes Its First Matter Smart Lock
- Samsung Takes On Enterprise IoT
Smart Home Week in RevIew
The week when:
- New Ring Sensors Utilize Sidewalk
- Belkin Ends Wemo App and Cloud Support
Smart Home Week in RevIew
The week when:
- Narwal’s New Robotic Vacuum Adds AI Features
- New Aqara Smart Lock Adds UWB
Smart Home Marketplace Report
Item level product detail, including product attributes and average selling prices, of available home automation products.
Smart Home Ownership & Usage Report
Two major trends are poised to accelerate Smart Home adoption: device subscriptions and AI-powered features. Subscriptions for premium security features remain steady at around 41%, but consumers are spending more over time as they add devices to their plan. Features such as visual intelligence, smart notifications, and unlimited recording are increasingly valued.
Smart Home Week in Review
The week when:
- Ikea Deepens Investment in Matter
- Vivint’s New Outdoor Camera Leverages AI
Smart Home Week in Revew
The week when:
- Chamberlain Updates Increase Security
- New iPad Pros Support Thread
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