Control & Connectivity - Central & Western Europe

The projected revenue in the Control & Connectivity market for Central & Western Europe is estimated to reach US$7.2bn in 2024.
This market is expected to experience a steady annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2028) of 11.34%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$11.0bn by 2028.
By 2028, the number of active households in this segment is expected to reach 124.7m users.
The household penetration rate is projected to increase from 27.2% in 2024 to 80.5% by 2028.
Currently, the average revenue per installed Smart_Home in Central & Western Europe is expected to be US$173.70.
When comparing this market segment globally, it is worth noting that 0.0 generates the highest revenue, amounting to 0.0 in 2024.
In Central and Western Europe, Germany leads the way in the Control & Connectivity market with its advanced technology and strong manufacturing capabilities.

The Smart Home market Control & Connectivity includes the essential equipment (connected and remote-control devices) and services that are part of an intelligent home network. The segment includes smart speakers (Amazon Echo, Google Home, etc.), central control and communication units (hub/gateway), programmable control buttons (e.g. wall switches and adjustable dials) and smart plugs for the control of non-smart devices. Revenues are also generated from services that support these hardware elements such as control apps and connectivity services.

Gateways/hubs that are capable of controlling devices of all segments
Smart speakers with a primary focus on control and digital assistants
Control buttons and smart plugs/sockets

Connected home appliances (see Smart Appliances)
Multiroom speaker systems with a primary focus on entertainment (see Home Entertainment)
Smartphones and tablets
B2B/C2C sales of any kind (e.g. to hotels or office buildings)

The Control & Connectivity segment includes the essential equipment, that is part of an intelligent home network (hubs, switches, smart speakers, plugs). The segment is clearly dominated by smart speakers. With the arrival of Amazon’s Echo, the whole digital economy including the smart home market was disrupted. Competition followed and reduced Amazons market share, especially from Asia where Xiomi, Alibaba and Baidu are developing smart speaker systems. There is no doubt that smart speakers will foster growth in the market, since they are the number one entry-level product for consumers. However, we believe that not all use cases will include voice control in the future. Moreover, there will be more smart displays, such as Echo Show or Google Nest Hub.

Data coverage:

The data encompasses B2C enterprises. Figures are based on the sales of smart home products, excluding taxes.

Modeling approach:

Market sizes are determined through a bottom-up approach, building on a specific rationale for each market segment. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use the Statista Global Consumer Survey, market data from independent databases and third-party sources, and Statista interviews with market experts. In addition, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as household internet penetration and consumer spending for households. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.

Forecasts:

In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the relevant market. For example, the S-curve function and exponential trend smoothing are well suited for forecasting digital products and services due to the non-linear growth of technology adoption. The main drivers are GDP/capita, level of digitization, and consumer attitudes toward smart home integration.

Additional notes:

The data is modeled using current exchange rates. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war are considered at a country-specific level. The market is updated twice a year in case market dynamics change.

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Smart homes use connected devices and appliances to perform actions, tasks, and automated routines to save money, time, and energy. They are the ongoing revolution of the humble home appliance mixed with AI, robotics, and improvement in IoT technologies. AI in particular, speeding up response times and working as an automation bridge between homeowner and home is already having an impact.