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Smart Tech Dominates Homes, But Costs and Privacy Worries Persist
12/10/2025
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- Over 80% of American homes now feature smart technology.
- Homeowners have spent an average of $2,000 on these devices in the past five years.
- Fifty-five percent plan to expand their collections within the next year.
- Sixty percent report higher utility bills.
- Cost remains the primary barrier to acquiring new smart home gadgets, and privacy and security concerns persist.
