Better weather, better viewings – it’s no wonder many of us plan to move home in the summer. But how many of us plan to move home because of smart tech?
A new survey from TalkTalk, the leading value for money connectivity provider, reveals that 16% of Brits would pay up to £10,000 for a smart tech enabled new home.
The survey of 2,007 UK adults found that a further 11% would pay 4-6k extra, whilst 10% would pay an extra £1000.
When asked which features we’d like to see as standard in these new build homes, the top results were:
- Smart thermostats: 31%
- Pre-installed security cameras and systems: 27%
- Smart lighting systems: 27%
- Smart door locks: 26%
- Self-cleaning toilets: 24%
71% of Brits are satisfied with the smart tech in their homes. One third of respondents – 33% have smart speakers or virtual assistants in their home, making this the most popular form of smart tech, followed by cameras at 17% and smart thermostats at 15%.
Convenience was revealed as our biggest motivator, with 31% of Brits wanting tech to give them an easier life. Security was the 2nd biggest motivator with 26%, and energy savings came next with 21%.
When asked ‘which smart tech would we like to see improve over the next few years’ security came out on top with 19% – the number rising to 26% when women alone answered.
26% of respondents also said they wanted smart technology that enables a home to manage its own energy usage.
Brits are expecting some traditional devices to be phased out over the next decade – 27% said traditional thermostats will vanish, followed by traditional lighting (22%), conventional door locks (21%) and the standard refrigerators (19%).
31% want smart thermostats in all new homes, followed by pre-installed security cameras (27%), smart lighting (27%) smart locks (26%) and finally, self-cleaning toilets (24%).
Joanna Pilkington, TalkTalk’s Principal Research and Market Intelligence Manager, commented on these findings:
“The results here confirm that we’re witnessing a surge in smart home technology adoption across the UK, and that most of us are feeling satisfied by smart technology. As the reliability and speed of broadband improves nationwide, thanks to the increased availability of full fibre, consumers are finding themselves more confident than ever in integrating smart devices like smart thermostats, security systems and entertainment hubs in their daily lives. These trends are fueled further by growing understanding among consumers about the tangible benefits offered by smart technology, from cost saving measures, energy efficiency and enhanced security and convenience.”
To uncover the full survey results, visit https://www.talktalk.co.uk/news/smart-homes