Home Automation - Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Home Automation in US$ Million. The US market is further analyzed by the following Functional Areas: Lighting, Security, HVAC, Entertainment, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2015 through 2024. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 80 companies including many key and niche players such as -

ABB Ltd.
Abilia AB
AMX®
Control4 Corporation
Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.

Home Automation - Global Strategic Business Report
TABLE OF CONTENTS

 I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
      Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations                       I-1
      Disclaimers                                                       I-2
      Data Interpretation & Reporting Level                             I-2
       Quantitative Techniques & Analytics                              I-3
      Product Definitions and Scope of Study                            I-3
       1. Lighting                                                      I-4
       2. Security                                                      I-4
       3. HVAC                                                          I-4
       4. Entertainment                                                 I-4
       5. Others                                                        I-4


 II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW                                                  II-1
      Home Automation: Providing Convenience, Comfort, Safety,
       Security and Energy Efficiency to Homes                          II-1
      Trend towards Connected World Bodes Well for the Home
       Automation Market                                                II-3
       Security, Lighting and Entertainment Applications Propel
        Growth in the Global Home Automation Market                     II-5
        Table 1: Global Home Automation Market by Application
        (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Energy
        Management, Entertainment, HVAC, Lighting, Safety & Security
        and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                 II-6
       Service Component of Home Automation to Record Robust Growth     II-6
       Managed Service Emerges as the Preferred Installation Type
        for Home Automation                                             II-7
       Wireless Technologies Rule the Home Automation Market            II-7
       Benefits of Proactive Solutions Contribute to its High Share
        in Home Automation Market                                       II-8
      Developed Economies at the Forefront of Home Automation
       Adoption, Asia-Pacific Emerging to be the Long-term Growth
        Driver                                                          II-8
      Home Automation Networking Protocol & Standards - A Critical
       Decision to Make                                                 II-9
       A Peek at Wired Technologies, Wireless Technologies,
        Integrated Product Families and Open Platforms Standards and
         Protocols for Home Automation                                  II-9
       A Glance at Major Networking Protocols Available For Home
        Automation                                                      II-9
        X10                                                             II-9
        Universal Powerline Bus (UPB)                                   II-9
        INSTEON                                                         II-10
        Z-Wave                                                          II-10
        ZigBee                                                          II-11
        Wi-Fi                                                           II-11
        Bluetooth                                                       II-11
        Thread                                                          II-11
       A Glance at Select Standards in the Home Automation Market       II-12
        BATIBUS                                                         II-12
        LonWorks                                                        II-12
        CEBus                                                           II-12
        Konnex                                                          II-12
        EHS                                                             II-13
      Competitive Landscape                                             II-13
       A Glance at Few Latest Entrants in the Home Automation Market    II-13

  2. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES & DRIVERS                                    II-15
      Growing Need to Address the Constant Rise in Electricity Costs
       Drives Focus onto Home Automation                                II-15
       Table 2: Electricity Prices in US$ Per kWh across Select
       Countries for 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          II-15
      Rising Significance of IoT in Home Automation                     II-16
       Table 3: Global Installed Base of IoT Devices in Billion
       Units for Business and Consumer Segments for the Years 2017
       and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                    II-16
      Open Source Home Automation Software to Resolve Privacy Issues    II-17
       Smart Homes - The Future of Home Automation                      II-18
       Key Statistics                                                   II-20
        Table 4: Smart Home Penetration (%) in Select Region/Country
        for 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                   II-20

        Table 5: Global Smart Home Market: Percentage Breakdown of
        Revenues by Application for 2017 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    II-20

        Table 6: Smart Home Penetration in % across Select Segments
        for 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                   II-21
       Latest Trends in the Smart Home Technology Landscape             II-21
      Increasing Proliferation of Smartphones and Smart Mobile
       Devices: A Strong Growth Driver for Home Automation Market       II-22
       Table 7: Worldwide Mobile Penetration by Geographic Region -
       Breakdown of Unique Mobile Subscriber Penetration as a
       Percentage of Total Population for 2017 and 2025 (includes
       corresponding Graph/Chart)                                       II-23

       Table 8: Mobile Penetration in World’s Highly Populated
       Counties - Number of Unique Mobile Subscribers as a
       Percentage of Total Population for 2017 and 2025 (includes
       corresponding Graph/Chart)                                       II-23

       Table 9: Global Mobile Adoption - Percentage Breakdown of
       Mobile Connections by Mobile Network Technology for 2017 and
       2025 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                        II-24

       Table 10: World Market for Smartphones: Shipments in Million
       Units for the Years 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2021 (includes
       corresponding Graph/Chart)                                       II-24

       Table 11: Global Smartphones Penetration Rate by Region -
       Smartphones as a Percentage of Total Mobile Connections for
       2017 and 2025 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)               II-25

       Table 12: Leading Countries by Smartphones Penetration Rate -
       Smartphones as a Percentage of Total Population for Top 15
       Countries in 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)           II-25

       Table 13: Global Shipments of Desktop PCs, Laptops and
       Tablets in Million Units for the Years 2015, 2017, 2019 and
       2021 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                        II-26
      Technology Innovations: Spearheading Growth                       II-26
       iHome Launches Amazon Alexa-enabled Clock Radio                  II-27
       AXIS Unveils AXIS Gear for Window Shades                         II-27
       Whisker Labs Home Energy Monitoring Sensor                       II-27
       RTI KX10 10-inch In-Wall Touchpanel                              II-28
       Venstar Wireless Temperature Sensor                              II-28
       Lutron Connect Bridge and App                                    II-28
       SnapAV OvrC Pro Remote Home Monitoring and Management Systems    II-29
       Hubs and Controllers                                             II-29
       Surveillance Cameras                                             II-29
       Locks and Home Security Systems                                  II-30
       Heating and Cooling                                              II-30
       Cooking                                                          II-31
      Automation in Lighting Systems - Easing Management and Control
       of Lighting Products                                             II-31
       A Review of the Most Popular Smart Lighting Switches             II-32
        A Comparative Review of Select Smart Light Bulbs                II-33
      Rising Use of Voice-Activated Commands to Control Home
       Automation Products                                              II-34
       A Comparative Review of Select Smart Speakers                    II-34
      Home Automation Devices Bolster Sales of Consumer Electronics
       Market                                                           II-35
      Zero Homes Bringing a Paradigm Shift in Smart Homes Market        II-35
       Programmable Thermostats                                         II-35
       Innovative Panels                                                II-36
      Home Automation Apps Enable Easy Control and Management of
       Home Devices and Functionalities                                 II-36
      Smartwatches Herald a New Era in Home Automation                  II-37
      Smart Security Systems Continue to Gain Rapid Acceptance          II-38
       Assimilating Billing, Metering, Control & Security Processes     II-38
       Integrated Security Capabilities Drive Home Automation Demand    II-39
       Choosing Between DIY and Professional Installation of Home
        Security Systems                                                II-39
        A Comparative Review of Select Smart Home Security Systems      II-40
        A Comparative Review of Select Home Security Cameras            II-40
       Video Doorbells Market - A Promising Market                      II-41
        A Comparative Review of Select Video Doorbells                  II-41
       Smart Locks - Securing Home Premises Smartly                     II-41
        A Comparative Review of Select Smart Locks                      II-42
      Steady Decline in Prices Promote Market Adoption                  II-42
      DIY Home Automation Market Gains Traction                         II-43
      Emergence of Web-Based Home Automation System                     II-43
      Emerging Technologies Enabling Home Automation                    II-44
      Wireless Home Automation Systems Set to Dominate the Market       II-45
       Rising Popularity of Bluetooth Technology in the Home
        Automation Market                                               II-46
       Media Streaming: The Latest Addition to Home Automation Systems  II-47
      Home Automation: A Cost Saving Solution Rather than a Luxury
       Proposition                                                      II-47
      Managed Home Automation Services to Drive Equipment Sales         II-47
      Growing Focus on Energy Conservation Drives Demand for Home
       Automation Products                                              II-48
      Residential Sector Dominates Home Automation Demand               II-49
      Favorable Demographic and Economic Trends Strengthen Market
       Prospects                                                        II-50
       Aging Population: An Important Growth Driver                     II-50
        Table 14: Global Aging Population in Select
        Regions/Countries: Population of 60+ Individuals in ‘000s
        and as a Percentage of Total Population for 2015 & 2050
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            II-51
       Rapid Urbanization Spur Demand for Better Provisioned Houses     II-52
        Table 15: Total Population Worldwide by Urban and Rural
        Population in Thousands: 1950-2050P (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    II-53
       Burgeoning Middle Class Population Spurs Market Growth           II-53
        Table 16: Global Middle Class Population (in Millions) and
        as a Percentage of Total Population: 2005, 2015, 2025 & 2035
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            II-54
      Construction Industry Dynamics Dictate Trends in Home
       Automation Market                                                II-54
       Table 17: World Construction Output by Country/ Region (2016
       vs 2022) (in US$ Trillion) (includes corresponding
       Graph/Chart)                                                     II-55

  3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW                                                   II-56
      Home Automation Systems                                           II-56
       Centrally Controlled Systems                                     II-56
       Distributed-Control Systems                                      II-56
       Individual Control Systems                                       II-56
      Functional Areas of Home Automation System                        II-56
       HVAC Controls                                                    II-57
       Lighting Controls                                                II-57
      Lighting Control Devices                                          II-57
       Entertainment Controls                                           II-58
       Security Controls                                                II-58
      Benefits of Home Automation Systems                               II-58
      Challenges Ahead                                                  II-59

  4. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS                                  II-60
      Wipro Introduces Wipro Z Nxt Integrated Home Automation Solution  II-60
      Comcast to Expand Home Automation Offerings                       II-60
      Vivint Unveils Streety App                                        II-60
      Honeywell Rolls Out Home Automation Solution for Middle East      II-60
      ABB Introduces Wireless Home Automation Solutions                 II-60
      Capricoast.com Unveils Home Automation Solutions in India         II-60
      ABB Announces Integration of Amazon Alexa and Sonos into ABB-
       free@home system                                                 II-61
      Honeywell Unveils Honeywell Smart Home Security System            II-61
      Savant Introduces Savant Multi-STAT Touch Screen Thermostat       II-61
      Savant Launches Savant Touch Wall Mounted Dedicated Touch Screens II-61
      Nest Labs Unveils New Home Security Solution                      II-61
      Nest Labs Launches Nest Thermostat E                              II-61

  5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY                                           II-62
      eZLO and ZLINK Partners to Introduce ZLINK Smart Home Hub         II-62
      Amazon Takes Over Ring                                            II-62
      Foxconn Takes Over Belkin International                           II-62
      Sigma Designs to Sell Z-Wave Business to Silicon Labs             II-62
      Amazon Takes Over Blink                                           II-62
      sonnen Unveils sonnenBatterie for Home Automation                 II-62
      Orange and Tyco Ink Agreement to Launch Smart Security Service
       in Spain                                                         II-63
      Smartron Acquires Majority Stake in MiQasa                        II-63

  6. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS                                     II-64
      ABB Ltd. (Switzerland)                                            II-64
      Abilia AB (Sweden)                                                II-64
      AMX® (USA)                                                        II-64
      Control4 Corporation (USA)                                        II-65
      Crestron Electronics, Inc. (USA)                                  II-65
      Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. (USA)                          II-65
      HomeSeer Technologies, LLC (USA)                                  II-65
      Honeywell International, Inc. (USA)                               II-66
      Leviton Mfg. Company, Inc. (USA)                                  II-66
      Legrand (France)                                                  II-66
       Vantage Controls, Inc. (USA)                                     II-67
      Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. (USA)                                II-67
      Nest Labs (USA)                                                   II-67
      Savant Systems LLC (USA)                                          II-67
      Schneider Electric (France)                                       II-68
      Siemens AG (Germany)                                              II-68
      SmartThings (USA)                                                 II-68
      TELETASK (Belgium)                                                II-69
      Vera Control, Ltd. (Hong Kong)                                    II-69
      Vivint, Inc. (USA)                                                II-69

  7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE                                          II-70
      Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Home Automation by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
      Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently
      Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years
      2015 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            II-70

      Table 19: World 10-Year Perspective for Home Automation by
      Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US,
      Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets
      for Years 2015, 2018 and 2024 (includes corresponding
      Graph/Chart)                                                      II-71


 III. MARKET

  1. THE UNITED STATES                                                  III-1
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-1
        Current and Future Analysis                                     III-1
        Home Automation Market in the US: An Overview                   III-1
        Rising Adoption of Voice-Enabled Speakers Enhances Consumer
         Interest in Home Automation Products                           III-2
        Convergence of Home Automation and Security Systems Set to
         Gain Momentum                                                  III-2
        Smart Homes Transform from a Niche Segment to Mass Market
         Segment                                                        III-3
         Programmable Thermostats                                       III-3
         Innovative Panels                                              III-4
        Competitive Landscape                                           III-4
        Challenges Confronting Home Automation Market                   III-5
        Construction Industry - A Review                                III-5
         Table 20: US Residential Construction Sector (2007-2017):
         Number of New Privately Owned Housing Units Started by Type - 
         Single-Family Units and Multi-Family Units (in ‘000)
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           III-6
        Product Launches                                                III-7
        Strategic Corporate Developments                                III-8
        Select Players                                                  III-9
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-13
        Table 21: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Home
        Automation by Functional Area - Lighting, Security, HVAC,
        Entertainment and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with
        Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through
        2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-13

        Table 22: US 10-Year Perspective for Home Automation by
        Functional Area - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for
        Lighting, Security, HVAC, Entertainment and Others Markets
        for Years 2015, 2018 and 2024 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-14

  2. CANADA                                                             III-15
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-15
        Current and Future Analysis                                     III-15
        Recovery in Construction Activity Augurs Well for Home
         Automation Market                                              III-15
         Table 23: Housing Market in Canada (2008-2017): Breakdown
         of Number of Housing Starts in Thousands (includes
         corresponding Graph/Chart)                                     III-15
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-16
        Table 24: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Home Automation Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-16

  3. JAPAN                                                              III-17
       Market Analysis                                                  III-17
        Table 25: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Home Automation Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-17

  4. EUROPE                                                             III-18
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-18
        Market Overview                                                 III-18
        Recovery in Construction Activity to Drive Steady Growth in
         Demand for Home Automation Solutions                           III-18
         Table 26: Construction Industry in Europe (2014-2018):
         Percentage Change in Construction Output for Major
         Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                 III-20
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-21
        Table 27: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Home Automation by Geographic Region - France, Germany,
        Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-21

        Table 28: European 10-Year Perspective for Home Automation
        by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for
        France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe
        Markets for Years 2015, 2018 and 2024 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-22

  4a. FRANCE                                                            III-23
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-23
        Current and Future Analysis                                     III-23
        Select Players                                                  III-23
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-24
        Table 29: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Home Automation Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures
        in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-24

  4b. GERMANY                                                           III-25
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-25
        Current and Future Analysis                                     III-25
        Siemens AG - A Key Player                                       III-25
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-26
        Table 30: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Home Automation Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures
        in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-26

  4c. ITALY                                                             III-27
       Market Analysis                                                  III-27
        Table 31: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Home Automation Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures
        in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-27

  4d. THE UNITED KINGDOM                                                III-28
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-28
        Current and Future Analysis                                     III-28
        Home Automation Market - An Overview                            III-28
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-29
        Table 32: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Home
        Automation Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in
        US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-29

  4e. SPAIN                                                             III-30
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-30
        Current and Future Analysis                                     III-30
        Strategic Corporate Development                                 III-30
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-31
        Table 33: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Home Automation Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures
        in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-31

  4f. RUSSIA                                                            III-32
       Market Analysis                                                  III-32
        Table 34: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Home Automation Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures
        in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-32

  4g. REST OF EUROPE                                                    III-33
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-33
        Current and Future Analysis                                     III-33
        Product Launches                                                III-33
        Key Players                                                     III-33
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-35
        Table 35: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Home Automation Market Analyzed with Annual
        Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2024
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            III-35

  5. ASIA-PACIFIC                                                       III-36
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-36
        Current and Future Analysis                                     III-36
        Asia-Pacific: A High Potential Market for Home Automation
         Systems                                                        III-36
         Table 36: Major Construction Markets Worldwide (2005, 2010,
         2015, 2020, 2025, and 2030): Market Size ($ Billion) for
         China, India, Indonesia and Japan (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                   III-37

         Table 37: Projected Growth in the Asian Construction Market
         by Region and Sector (2014-2020) (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                   III-38
        Rising Standards of Living Fuel Market Expansion                III-38
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-39
        Table 38: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Home Automation by Geographic Region - China,
        India and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for
        Years 2015 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)    III-39

        Table 39: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Home
        Automation by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
        Revenues for China, India and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets
        for Years 2015, 2018 and 2024 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-40

  5a. CHINA                                                             III-41
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-41
        Current and Future Analysis                                     III-41
        China’s Home Automation Market - Remote Monitoring &
         Security Features Promise Growth                               III-41
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-42
        Table 40: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Home Automation Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures
        in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-42

  5b. INDIA                                                             III-43
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-43
        Current and Future Analysis                                     III-43
        Home Automation Market in India - A Nascent Yet Promising
         Market                                                         III-43
        Strategic Corporate developments                                III-44
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-45
        Table 41: Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Home Automation Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures
        in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-45

  5c. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC                                              III-46
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-46
        Current and Future Analysis                                     III-46
        Australia                                                       III-46
         A Promising Market for Home Automation Products                III-46
         IoT Home Automation Market - Set for Robust Expansion          III-46
        South Korea                                                     III-47
        Vera Control, Ltd. (Hong Kong) - A Key Player                   III-47
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-48
        Table 42: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Home Automation Market Analyzed with Annual
        Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2024
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            III-48

  6. REST OF WORLD                                                      III-49
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-49
        Current and Future Analysis                                     III-49
        Smart Home Market in the Middle East - An Overview              III-49
         Table 43: Smart Homes Market in the Middle East (2017):
         Percentage Breakdown of Revenues by Country for Saudi
         Arabia, UAE and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)    III-49
        Product Launch                                                  III-50
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-50
        Table 44: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Home Automation Market Analyzed with Annual
        Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2024
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            III-50


 IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

     Total Companies Profiled: 80 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 89)
     The United States (47)
     Canada (2)
     Japan (1)
     Europe (23)
     - France (5)
     - Germany (4)
     - The United Kingdom (3)
     - Italy (1)
     - Rest of Europe (10)
     Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (14)
     Middle East (2)