This approach is unique among conferences and necessary to capture the complexity and see the opportunities in these interconnected markets.
Register now to attend the CONNECTIONS™ conference May 7-9 at the Hilton Granite Park Dallas/Plano.
Building Value for the Modern Consumer
WorkshopCONNECTIONS™: The Premier Connected Home Conference
In-PersonHome Services: Familiarity, Affordability, and Value
VirtualSmart Home Future Outlook 2025
Virtual09:00 AM CT
09:30 AM CT
Join this session to dissect strategies that leverage subscription-based hardware offerings, and gain insights into monetization, customer engagement, and sustainable growth in the realm of smart home technology.
10:30 AM CT
Parks Associates shares its latest research and insights on the shifting dynamics of energy demand, including emerging incentives driving sustainable practices and innovative solutions transforming the way we harness and conserve power.
10:45 AM CT
11:00 AM CT
Uncover the latest trends, innovations, and market dynamics that are propelling the growth of the home security industry. This session highlights research on DIY and pro-install security solutions and adoption of monitoring services.
11:15 AM CT
This session focuses on the world of value-added services that are redefining the broadband industry. From advanced cybersecurity solutions to IoT integrations and AI-driven content customization, broadband providers are working to bring the next generation of services to consumers.
11:30 AM CT
12:00 PM CT
01:00 PM CT
Eyeforce
Gain insights into how intelligent technologies reshape the tenant experience, enhance property management, and drive growth in the multifamily industry. This session addresses the adoption of smart home devices, consumer perception, and the benefits for the builder owner/property manager, as well as the SMB market.
01:30 PM CT
This session offers a deep dive into three rapidly growing market segments: multifamily housing units, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), and the senior demographic. Speakers explore unique opportunities and challenges in each area, highlighting how connectivity, connected devices, and system integration are driving new value for consumers and business.
02:30 PM CT
Parks Associates team highlights key takeaways, including the top five things to watch in the second half of the year.
03:00 PM CT
Join the opening session for an update on what smart home solutions consumers are most interested in, the channels consumers are using to buy these products, and insight into the new services entering the market.
03:15 PM CT
Kaadas
Cox
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.
Integrating devices, systems, and services has emerged as a pivotal force shaping the future of connected living. This session provides insights into successful deployments, marketing, and growth of smart home solutions. Speakers highlight real-world success stories, address interoperability challenges, and highlight the role of data analytics in fine-tuning smart home systems to anticipate user needs and preferences better.
04:00 PM CT
Alarm.com
04:30 PM CT
Shelly
Rainforest Automation
Nice Group
Explore the latest advancements in smart appliances and large energy solution investments and their impact on convenience, energy efficiency, and user experience within connected homes. This session highlights the potential cost savings and environmental benefits of energy-efficient smart appliances and solutions, the challenges in implementing large-scale investments in existing homes, and how to help consumers understand the long-term value of these investments.
05:45 PM CT
07:30 AM CT
07:30 AM CT
Sponsored by bluesalve partners
08:15 AM CT
AI is changing the way we live and work. Parks Associates shares the practical applications of AI in the smart home and what’s on the horizon, featuring consumer and industry data.
08:30 AM CT
Origin
Xailient
Discover how AI turns houses into intelligent ecosystems, automates tasks, enhances security, and delivers personalized experiences. Speakers address the role of artificial intelligence in smart home products and systems, including intelligent automation and energy efficiency, to improve safety and customized comfort.
09:15 AM CT
09:45 AM CT
10:15 AM CT
Daisy
OliverIQ
Consumers understand home service value and are willing to pay for new connected home services. Explore pricing models, market research insights, and successful strategies for monetizing innovative offerings in the connected home industry. Speakers in this session address the importance of communicating the value proposition, concerns about subscription-based models for smart home services, and examples of successful pricing strategies and subscription tiers.
10:45 AM CT
Home and multifamily builders leverage technology to stand out in a competitive market. This session highlights home builder and solution provider views on innovative approaches, cutting-edge tools, and sustainable solutions reshaping the home building industry. Speakers underscore how technology is redefining homes and how builders create value and differentiation in today's dynamic market.
11:30 AM CT
12:00 PM CT
01:00 PM CT
Parks Associates highlights new research from its latest insurance and smart home study, featuring insights on top insurance players, incentives driving consumers' interest in smart home solutions, and the implications for insurance and smart home partnerships.
01:15 PM CT
A3 Smart Home
vipHomeLink
The partnerships between insurance companies and smart home device providers are a strategic alignment of business goals. The smart home ecosystem is reshaping the insurance landscape, offering new ways to enhance security, safeguard assets, and provide valuable services to homeowners. Leading companies address the ways insurance can reduce risk, improve customer engagement, differentiate themselves, and tap into the growing smart home market.
02:00 PM CT
RSPNDR
Ubiety
Ivani, LLC
In a world where home security has become increasingly important, the issue of false alarms has plagued homeowners and law enforcement for decades. This session addresses how cutting-edge technology is reshaping the landscape of home security, making it more efficient, reliable, and user-friendly. Speakers highlight latest innovations in sensor technology, including motion detectors, door/window sensors, and video surveillance and the impact on professional monitoring.
02:30 PM CT
Connectivity and smart home tech are driving a transformation of multifamily housing. This session addresses how multifamily properties embrace transformative technologies and connected use cases to better meet residents' needs and improve their internal operations. Speakers address the complexity of the MDU environment and the opportunities for new revenue, property differentiation, and resident satisfaction.
03:15 PM CT
03:45 PM CT
CPI Security
ADT
The home security industry has transformed dramatically in the past five years. Explore the latest trends in smart surveillance systems, access control, and intrusion detection. Understand how advanced security solutions protect homes and ensure peace of mind for homeowners. Speakers address the integration of AI and machine learning in creating more advanced and effective security systems and include insights into how modern security systems offer remote monitoring and rapid response capabilities.
04:15 PM CT
RAPIDSOS
04:45 PM CT
Rapid Response Monitoring
Trident IoT
The volume and diversity of connected products that consumers, small businesses, property owners, and others will need to configure, integrate, and control will continue to grow yearly. This session addresses the smart home ecosystem's strides toward interoperability to help move the industry to mass market adoption.
05:15 PM CT
05:30 PM CT
07:30 AM CT
07:30 AM CT
08:15 AM CT
As the smart home industry continues to evolve, the focus is expanding beyond individual residences into exciting new territory – small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and multifamily properties. This session includes insight into how cutting-edge solutions enhance security, energy efficiency, and convenience in commercial spaces and multifamily units. Industry experts and innovators share their perspectives on market trends, strategies for successful implementation, and the transformative impact of smart tech in these dynamic sectors.
08:30 AM CT
SkyBell
Consumers have many options for where to buy technology and key triggers, including decision-making progress. This session highlights marketing strategies, customer journeys, and effective sales tactics to drive adoption and market penetration. Speakers highlight the impact of different channels on adopting smart home solutions, including dealer, builder, and retail.
09:15 AM CT
09:45 AM CT
10:15 AM CT
Privacy and data security are consistently a top barrier to adopting connected products within connected homes. Discuss best practices and industry standards for protecting personal information, preventing unauthorized access, and maintaining user privacy in an interconnected ecosystem. This session addresses the impact of regulations such as GDPR and CCPA on the connected home industry and the role of transparent data handling practices in building consumer trust.
11:00 AM CT
Becklar
Healthcare devices and autonomous living solutions provide a game-changing possibility for older adults and those with disabilities. This session addresses the latest advancements in remote monitoring, personalized healthcare, and assistive technologies that empower individuals to live independently and improve their well-being.
11:30 AM CT
Imperial Capital
12:00 PM CT
01:00 PM CT
Demand response isn't just a buzzword; it's a game-changer reshaping the way utilities operate and paving the path to a more sustainable energy future. This research presentation provides insight into how utilities are leveraging demand response, including benefits to the utilities by reducing operational costs, but also empowers consumers to participate in the energy ecosystem actively.
01:15 PM CT
Innovative energy management solutions and their impact on sustainability and cost savings continue to drive adoption of connected home solutions. This session addresses innovative energy management solutions beyond simple automation to optimize energy consumption, the challenges of balancing user comfort with energy savings in connected homes, and the potential for partnerships with utility companies to incentivize energy-efficient behaviors.
02:00 PM CT
EPB
GVTC
02:45 PM CT
Gain insights into the future of connected living, exploring emerging technologies, disruptive innovations, and anticipated market trends. Understand how advancements such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, the Internet of Things (IoT), and 5G will shape the modern living landscape. This session addresses the potential for cross-industry collaborations to drive innovation in connected homes and the challenges and opportunities arising from the intersection of 5G, IoT, and AI for consumers at home, at work, and on the go.
03:30 PM CT
Parks Associates ends the conference with a summary of the potential of technology in reshaping consumers’ homes and lifestyles.
03:45 PM CT
Consumer's daily lives are shifting to revolve around a service-based model for virtually all aspects of life – and are driven by the role of connectivity in creating new experiences because of devices, cloud services, and advanced technology. This session brings industry leaders to share a vision and reality of connected home services, including safety and security, energy management, and connectivity and Wi-Fi solutions.
02:00 PM CT
More Details Coming Soon!
02:15 PM CT
02:45 PM CT
The future of modern living is a seamlessly connected world. This session highlights how connected devices are changing how consumers interact at home and an outlook for the smart home solutions market for 2024. Speakers share a vision of the future, built on interoperability and the meshing of traditionally separate ecosystems to provide new value for consumers.
11:00 AM CT
More Details Coming Soon!
11:15 AM CT
11:45 AM CT
Options include in-person events, virtual sessions, and a research workshop.