Research has shown that 57 percent of households in the country now have a smart device to control lights, security, kettles, vacuum cleaners or other devices.
More than four in ten Brits now use smart technologies such as streaming services on their television sets, while one in three controls their music with a gadget.
And while the majority of smart home owners use their technology indoors, more than one in six uses smart tech remotely every day to adjust the temperature or put the kettle on before returning home.
45 percent for further updates
It also found that 45 percent plan to keep their homes updated with the latest technology in the near future, with half believing it will save them time and money.
Some of the smart devices that the British hope will be developed soon include self-cleaning toilets and carpets, as well as an oven that can cook multiple dishes at different temperatures at the same time and turn itself off when the food is ready.
The study was carried out on the occasion of the start of Smart Home Week, which takes place May 20-26 and is supported by leading brands such as Amazon, Google, Yale, Philips Hue, Ring, Samsung SmartThings, tado and Swinton Insurance.
"Smart Tech is no longer just for gadget lovers"
TV and social media tech guru Jason Bradbury, who leads the campaign, said, "Smart tech is no longer just for gadget lovers; Homeowners are beginning to realize that tech updates are making homes cheaper and more efficient than ever to run.
"Even those who aren't entirely comfortable with fancy gadgets are starting to spend their money on technology to improve their homes.
"Adults are gradually realizing that intelligent technology can reduce energy consumption, save money, and provide unprecedented levels of safety and comfort."
TOP 30 DESIRED SMART HOME ADDITIONS
1. A toilet that cleans itself
2. A carpet that cleans itself
3. An oven with several levels that can cook different foods at different temperatures at the same time
4. Check the underfloor heating throughout the house
5. An oven that turns itself off when it senses dinner is cooked
6. An oven that switches itself off while food is being cooked
7. A wardrobe that cleans, irons, folds clothes and puts everything away in a color-coordinated way
8. Boil the kettle by voice request
9. Containers that empty themselves
10. Vacuum cleaner that runs when the house is empty
11. Open the curtains / blinds by voice request
12. A trash can that tells you what you can and can't recycle
13. Music system that lowers the volume of music in response to the phone ringing / knocking on the door
14. The refrigerator can recognize which groceries have run out and create a shopping list
15. Light to turn off automatically when falling asleep
16. TV / tablet to switch off automatically when falling asleep
17. A bed that makes the sheets with the push of a button
18. Hair dryer that can dry hair in less than two minutes
19. Fridge that tells you how long your food will stay fresh
20. Windows that change color / therefore no curtains required
21. A device that can stop the other half from snoring
22. Microwave that monitors food temperature
23. Floor lighting that moves with your step – so you can navigate the room in the dark without waking a partner
24. Robot butler to change bed linen
25. Monitor to let you know the weather forecast when you open your curtains
26. Smart meter that tells you when and where your house needs cleaning
27. A bath that creates the optimum temperature depending on your mood
28. Drawers in which socks can be combined – no more weird socks
29. A machine that hangs up the clothes you throw on the floor
30. A machine to feed your pet automatically
The study shows that a third of adults already have a smart doorbell, 33 percent have app-controlled outdoor cameras and 17 percent have app-controlled locks.
In terms of future investment, in the next 12 months a third of Britons will buy smart lightbulbs, one in ten would like a robotic vacuum cleaner and 24 percent intend to buy a smart speaker.
More than a fifth of adults will try to update their homes with smart lights, thermostats and security cameras.
Environmental protection is cited by three in ten adults as one of the reasons to invest in smart technology, while 22 percent like the idea of having fewer things on their daily to-do list.
But two thirds think smart technology is currently too expensive and the price should be reduced for those willing to invest.
Reduced insurance?
In addition, four in ten think that home insurance should be reduced once they have made the move towards more experience with home technology.
Researchers also found that Brits love the idea of being able to cook the kettle on voice request and having trash cans that empty themselves and lights that turn off automatically when you fall asleep.
A music system that lowers the volume of the music when knocking on the front door and a hairdryer that dries hair in less than two minutes are also among the smart technologies that the British want to see invented.
While others want devices that stop their other half from snoring, machines that feed the pets and hang the clothes thrown on the floor – and drawers that can combine socks, the OnePoll study found.
Jason Bradbury said, "By partnering with some of the leading names in the smart tech industry, Smart Home Week will provide unparalleled advice and information on all of the smart tech solutions available.
"By simplifying the use and understanding of smart home technology, we can ensure that the products are accessible to everyone."
For more information on Smart Home Week or to sign up for the latest updates, visit http://www.smarthomeweek.co.uk.
source https://seapointrealtors.com/2021/08/10/there-are-now-15-million-smart-homes-in-britain-according-to-research/
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