
Report
The Smart Home Evolution
AI, Outdoor Innovation, and the Next Wave of Home Improvement

What is driving today’s Smart Home Upgrades?
Consumer interest in smart living is expanding beyond traditional connected devices. AI is reshaping automation, energy management, entertainment, and security. A second wave of innovation is moving outdoors into lawn care, outdoor cooking, recreation, and home monitoring.
This report unpacks what’s pulling shoppers in, what’s still holding them back, and where the next 12 months of growth will come from.
The Smart Home Evolution at a glance
AI is moving into every room of the house and outdoor tech is right behind it. This report examines what’s actually driving today’s smart home upgrade decisions and consumer adoption.
58%
cite lower utility bills as a top reason to upgrade
3-in-4
renovation shoppers will consider smart technology
49%
would factor AI recommendations into a purchase
27%
of Americans used a smart home product in the past 30 days
Explore the Smart Home Opportunities Ahead
Shoppers aren’t upgrading because a product is “smart”, they’re upgrading because it saves money, adds security, or removes friction. Get the insights you need to win the Smart Home upgrade consumer.
