CES:The connected home makeover

The Connected Home Makeover December 24, 2013 Many homes today are getting a technology facelift, adding connected devices like smart thermostats, programmable security and sprinkler systems, structured wiring solutions and energy-efficient lighting systems, among other installed technologies. Programmable thermostats are now in 42 percent of U.S. homes, according to a survey conducted by CEA of online U.S. adults. CEA’s Adoption and Usage of Home Automation survey found that the number of homes with installed programmable thermostats jumped seven percent between 2012 and 2013. CEA’s study looks at how consumers are learning about new in-home solutions that make daily living easier. For retailers, the message is clear: while at home, people are often thinking about ways to make their space feel safer, more comfortable and more energy efficient. - See more at: http://www.ce.org/i3/Grow/2013/November-December/The-Connected-Home-Makeover#sthash.u2mGzV9V.dpuf