Zero net smart homes + the downside to unblessed Nest integration

This weeks SmartHome roundup includes the future of home monitoring and security services, a zero net energy home, and a lesson on unsanctioned Nest integration.

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A new report from ABI Research paints a sad picture for the future of vendors selling an undiversified selection of only home monitoring and security services. As more people look to automate their homes, buyers will seek solutions that offer both home automation and security, and without having to invest in too many devices. It is expected that top tier players in the smart home market will only grow their portfolio of standard services one-stop shops.

ABIs report stated that it expects the home monitoring and security market to see its market share drop by 50 percent, as smart home adoption grows by 37 percent between 2013 to 2019.

The potential for each vendor in the managed smart home market stems not just from their current offerings but also from their ability to introduce smart home services to new and existing customers. Monitored security has long seen its market penetration stymied and the ability of smart home applications to widen its appeal is uncertain at best, said Jonathan Collins, principal analyst at ABI Research.

The report validates the bundle approach from top tier brands, utility providers in particular. These are among the first and most familiar brands to introduce smart home solutions into the mainstream, and are leveraging this initial interest in home monitoring and security. iControl, a home automation software provider to Time Warner, Comcast and ADT, calls out the security market as the most promising for mass market adoption.

Our research indicates that when you layer all of those connected home features on top of a security solution, youre likely going to double the size of the market, said Greg Roberts, Vice President of Marketing at iControl in a recent interview.

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Honda has officially opened the Honda Smart Home US,featuring technologies that enable zero net energy living and transportation. This smart homes claim to fame is that it produces more energy than it consumes in a year.Located on the West Village campus of the University of California, Davis, one member of the UC Davis community will be selected to reside in this technologically advanced home.The lucky employee hasnt been announced yet, but aside from winning the experience of a sustainable home life, a Honda Fit EV will be provided for transportation.

Honda EV Smart Home

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Zero net smart homes + the downside to unblessed Nest integration