, and voice- or app-controlled smart lighting (18%) among the most popular pieces of tech. The typical household, which has invested in such technology, is home to as many as three items of 'smart' technology, as well as nine electronic devices. Over half of households (54%) contain at least one smart speaker – while a smart thermostat, which can be controlled from outside the house, can be found in a fifth of properties (21%). In fact, in the decade since smart home technology company, Hive, first launched its smart thermostat in 2013, its customers have saved almost a collective £325 million on energy bills, by making use of this device. The research, of 2,000 British adults, was commissioned by Hive to mark the 10-year anniversary of its smart thermostat. And a new image shows what a house of the future may look like as smart tech continues to develop – and eventually powers a whole household. The home is kitted out with smart curtains, a fridge that restocks itself, and thermostats that can be operated outside the house. Futurologist Dan Sodergren has given his insight into what the home of the future may look like – including how hybrid workspaces will function, and why automated garages will become 'self-driving sanctuaries'. He said: 'The cultural shift in the UK towards environmental conservation and digitalisation is driving investment in smart tech. These tools, such as the smart thermostat, give Brits superior control over their homes. 'Enhanced energy efficiency, home comfort, and an easy-to-capture outlook on energy usage, are proliferating the adoption of such smart devices.' Brits estimate they have spent an average of £1,236 on smart home tech in the last five years, and plan t){kind=link}
Smart speakers, smart lighting, and smart washing machines are among the most popular devices – with the typical home containing three pieces of “smart” technology
Three-quarters of UK homes now contain some sort of smart device or appliance â with a smart washing machine (10%), and voice- or app-controlled smart lighting (18%) among the most popular pieces of tech.
The typical household, which has invested in such technology, is home to as many as three items of “smart” technology, as well as nine electronic devices.
Over half of households (54%) contain at least one smart speaker â while a smart thermostat, which can be controlled from outside the house, can be found in a fifth of properties (21%).
In fact, in the decade since smart home technology company, Hive, first launched its smart thermostat in 2013, its customers have saved almost a collective £325 million on energy bills, by making use of this device.