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No. 1 reason we buy smart devices? They promise convenience

May 10, 2018

Smart locks and smart lights you control from your phone promise to make your life easier — and that's why most people buy them: to simplify their daily tasks. Nearly half of all consumers who purchase smart gadgets say it's for convenience, according to research group Parks Associates, who surveyed U.S. broadband households that also own smart devices.

From the article "No. 1 reason we buy smart devices? They promise convenience" by Lauren Barack.

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No. 1 reason we buy smart devices? They promise convenience

Previously In The News

Report: Households Say Internet Service Meets Their Needs, Despite New Demands

Parks: 50% of U.S. Video-Viewing Homes Use Ad-Supported Streaming Services Weekly

Average Video Viewing Time Rises to 43.5 Hours Per Week in the US; Do Streamers Need More Phone-Specific Content?

Video Viewing Rises Significantly in U.S. Internet Households

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