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NEW YORK, April 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:

Global Smart Homes Market (2010 – 2015)

http://www.reportlinker.com/p0486777/Global-Smart-Homes-Market-2010-–-2015.html

REPORT DESCRIPTION

The best in safety, security and comfort that was originally intended for the etechnologically inclined if is now reaching the general public through smart home. Smart home not only makes daily routine convenient and time saving but also provides energy efficiency. Older and disabled are heavily reliant on home care; smart home are promising to improve their living standards. The benefits of smart home can be endless. Starting from gate access through garden irrigation could be done in ease. Smart home have already started attracting the stakeholders in the market including architects, developers and device manufacturers. The possibility of reduction in prices of smart home and expected adoption to technology is the key to market growth in the future. With the stakeholders becoming active in the market for developing new and improved standards in smart home, this market is expected to grow at a decent pace for many years to come.

Existing studies and third party market reports do not provide a comprehensive understanding of the smart home market and there is a lack of focus on its various market segments. In this report, we provide size and estimates of Smart home market and its various sub segments which have not yet been done. A geographic split of each of the submarket is also provided in our report which is not present in any of the other third party reports.

MARKETS COVERED

Smart home can mainly be divided into products for home control and monitoring and networked or IP-based consumer electronics. We have covered in our report in depth both these categories. We have also included the sub segments of home control and monitoring such as smart home control services and technologies, networked security, door handles, internet-enabled white goods and other segments as well in great detail. The major types of network and IP-based consumer electronics such as digital home audio devices, DVD players, televisions and others have also been covered in our report. The important standards of smart home like Insteon, X10, CEBus and Lon Works are alse explained in detail in our report. We have done an in-depth geographic analysis for each of the markets and their sub-segments, covering the major regional markets, viz. U.S, Europe, Asia and Rest of the World.

Each section will provide market drivers, trends and opportunities, top-selling products, key players, and competitive outlook. This report will also provide more than 50 market tables for various geographic regions covering the sub-segments and micro-markets. In addition, the report also provides 40 company profiles for each of its sub-segments.

STAKEHOLDERS

The intended audience of this report includes:

Housing developers

Architects

Smart home device manufacturers

Dealers

Designers

Installers

Home owners

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 KEY TAKE-AWAYS

1.2 REPORT DESCRIPTION

1.3 MARKETS COVERED

1.4 STAKEHOLDERS

1.5 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

2 SUMMARY

3 MARKET OVERVIEW

3.1 EVOLUTION OF SMART HOMES

3.2 TARGET GROUP FOR SMART HOMES

3.3 NEWLY BUILT VERSUS RETROFIT SMART HOMES

3.4 APPLICATIONS OF SMART HOMES

3.5 MARKET DYNAMICS

3.5.1 DRIVERS

3.5.1.1 Energy conservation

3.5.1.2 Increased investments

3.5.1.3 Increase in ageing population

3.5.2 RESTRAINTS

3.5.2.1 Lack of standardization of smart homes systems

3.5.2.2 High initial & reconstruction cost

3.5.2.3 Unreliable technology

3.5.3 OPPORTUNITIES

3.5.3.1 Assistance of power-line communication

3.5.3.2 Introduction to smart grids

3.6 BURNING ISSUES

3.6.1 LACK OF SUPPORT FROM THE ISP (INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS)

3.7 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS

3.8 PATENT ANALYSIS

4 APPLICATIONS MARKET

4.1 SECURITY

4.1.1 DRIVERS

4.1.1.1 Increased need for security especially for senior citizens

4.1.1.2 Discounts offered on the purchase of home security systems

4.1.1.3 Easy to set-up wireless network technology

4.1.2 RESTRAINTS

4.1.2.1 Lack of end-user awareness

4.1.2.2 Privacy issues

4.1.3 SECURITY FEATURES

4.1.3.1 Video cameras

4.1.3.2 Motion detectors

4.1.3.3 Vehicle detection

4.1.3.4 Access control

4.1.3.5 Security alarms

4.1.3.6 Video door phones

4.2 LIGHTING CONTROLLERS

4.2.1 DRIVERS

4.2.1.1 Minimizes energy wastage

4.2.2 RESTRAINTS

4.2.2.1 Lag between technology innovation and consumer adoption

4.2.2.2 Inability of the small manufacturers in catering to different markets

4.2.3 OPPORTUNITY

4.2.3.1 Change in perception

4.2.3.2 Mood lighting

4.2.4 LIGHTING FEATURES

4.3 HVAC

4.3.1 DRIVERS

4.3.1.1 Flexibility

4.3.2 RESTRAINTS

4.3.2.1 Intense competition

4.3.2.2 Low demand in developed nations

4.3.3 OPPORTUNITIES

4.3.3.1 EC mandate to reduce GHG to provide stimulus to the market

4.3.3.2 Easy finance

4.4 ENERGY MANAGEMENT

4.4.1 DRIVERS

4.4.1.1 Government initiatives

4.4.2 RESTRAINTS

4.4.2.1 Technological illiteracy

4.4.3 OPPORTUNITIES

4.4.3.1 Real time pricing of energy

4.4.3.2 Add on services

4.4.3.3 Virtual power plant

4.5 ENTERTAINMENT

4.5.1 DRIVERS

4.5.1.1 Changing lifestyle

4.5.1.2 Innovative products

4.5.2 RESTRAINTS

4.5.2.1 Technology is still in the development phase

4.5.2.2 Reluctant support from ISPs

4.5.3 OPPORTUNITIES

4.5.3.1 New applications

4.6 HOME HEALTH

4.6.1 DRIVERS

4.6.1.1 Changing family structure

4.6.1.2 Easy availability of physicians for consultation

4.6.2 RESTRAINTS

4.6.2.1 Privacy violation

4.6.3 OPPORTUNITIES

4.6.3.1 Providing end-to-end solutions

4.7 OTHERS

5 TECHNOLOGY MARKET

5.1 SOFTWARE

5.1.1 EMBEDDED AUTOMATION

5.1.2 LINUX HOME AUTOMATION

5.2 HARDWARE

5.2.1 360 DEGREE CAMERA

5.2.2 CISCO VIDEO SURVEILLANCE 2500 SERIES IP CAMERA

5.2.3 HOME SERVERS

5.2.4 LED LIGHTS

5.3 NETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES

5.3.1 ZIGBEE

5.3.2 Z-WAVE

5.3.3 KNX

5.3.4 INSTEON

5.3.5 X10

5.3.6 LON WORKS

5.3.7 C-BUS

5.3.8 WI-FI

5.3.9 EEBUS

5.3.10 OTHER TECHNOLOGIES

6 GEOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS

6.1 NORTH AMERICA

6.2 EUROPE

6.3 ASIA PACIFIC

6.4 ROW

7 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

7.1 MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

7.2 NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS

7.3 AGREEMENTS & COLLABORATIONS

8 COMPANY PROFILES

8.1 4HOME INC.

8.1.1 OVERVIEW

8.1.2 PRIMARY BUSINESS

8.1.3 STRATEGY

8.1.4 DEVELOPMENTS

8.2 ABB LTD.

8.2.1 OVERVIEW

8.2.2 PRIMARY BUSINESS

8.2.3 FINANCIAL REVIEW

8.2.4 STRATEGY

8.2.5 DEVELOPMENTS

8.3 AMX

8.3.1 OVERVIEW

8.3.2 PRIMARY BUSINESS

8.3.3 FINANCIAL REVIEW

8.3.4 STRATEGY

8.3.5 DEVELOPMENTS

8.4 ARMOUR HOME ELECTRONICS

8.4.1 OVERVIEW

8.4.2 PRIMARY BUSINESS

8.4.3 FINANCIAL REVIEW

8.4.4 STRATEGY

8.4.5 DEVELOPMENTS

8.5 CISCO SYSTEMS INC.

8.5.1 OVERVIEW

8.5.2 PRIMARY BUSINESS

8.5.3 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

8.5.4 STRATEGY

8.5.5 DEVELOPMENTS

8.6 COMPUTIME GROUPE LTD.

8.6.1 OVERVIEW

8.6.2 PRIMARY BUSINESS

8.6.3 FINANCIAL REVIEW

8.6.4 STRATEGY

8.6.5 DEVELOPMENTS

8.7 CONTROL4

8.7.1 OVERVIEW

8.7.2 PRIMARY BUSINESS

8.7.3 FINANCIAL REVIEW

8.7.4 STRATEGY

8.7.5 DEVELOPMENTS

8.8 CORTEXA AUTOMATION

8.8.1 OVERVIEW

8.8.2 PRIMARY BUSINESS

8.8.3 STRATEGY

8.8.4 DEVELOPMENTS

8.9 CRESTRON ELECTRONIC INC.

8.9.1 OVERVIEW

8.9.2 PRIMARY BUSINESS

8.9.3 FINANCIAL REVIEW

8.9.4 STRATEGY

8.9.5 DEVELOPMENTS

8.10 CYTECH EUROPE LTD.

8.10.1 OVERVIEW

8.10.2 PRIMARY BUSINESS

8.10.3 STRATEGY

8.10.4 DEVELOPMENTS

8.11 DOMIA LIFESTYLE

8.11.1 OVERVIEW

8.11.2 PRIMARY BUSINESS

8.11.3 STRATEGY

8.11.4 DEVELOPMENTS

8.12 FUTRONIX

8.12.1 OVERVIEW

8.12.2 PRIMARY BUSINESS

8.12.3 FINANCIAL REVIEW

8.12.4 DEVELOPMENTS

8.13 HOME AUTOMATION EUROPE

8.13.1 OVERVIEW

8.13.2 PRIMARY BUSINESS

8.13.3 STRATEGY

8.13.4 DEVELOPMENTS

8.14 HOME AUTOMATION INC.

8.14.1 OVERVIEW

8.14.2 PRIMARY BUSINESS

8.14.3 STRATEGY

8.14.4 DEVELOPMENTS

8.15 HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.

8.15.1 OVERVIEW

8.15.2 PRIMARY BUSINESS

8.15.3 FINANCIAL REVIEW

8.15.4 STRATEGY

8.15.5 DEVELOPMENTS

8.16 INGERSOLL RAND SOLUTIONS

8.16.1 OVERVIEW

8.16.2 PRIMARY BUSINESS

8.16.3 FINANCIAL REVIEW

8.16.4 STRATEGY

8.16.5 DEVELOPMENTS

8.17 LEGRAND S.A.

8.17.1 OVERVIEW

8.17.2 PRIMARY BUSINESS

8.17.3 FINANCIAL REVIEW

8.17.4 STRATEGY

8.17.5 DEVELOPMENTS

8.18 LEVITON

8.18.1 OVERVIEW

8.18.2 PRIMARY BUSINESS

8.18.3 FINANCIAL REVIEW

8.18.4 STRATEGY

8.18.5 DEVELOPMENTS

8.19 LUTRON ELECTRONICS INC.

8.19.1 OVERVIEW

8.19.2 PRIMARY BUSINESS

8.19.3 FINANCIAL REVIEW

8.19.4 STRATEGY

8.19.5 DEVELOPMENTS

8.20 NETGEAR INC.

8.20.1 OVERVIEW

8.20.2 PRIMARY BUSINESS

8.20.3 FINANCIAL REVIEW

8.20.4 STRATEGY

8.20.5 DEVELOPMENTS

8.21 SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

8.21.1 OVERVIEW

8.21.2 PRIMARY BUSINESS

8.21.3 FINANCIAL REVIEW

8.21.4 STRATEGY

8.21.5 DEVELOPMENTS

8.22 SIEMENS AG

8.22.1 OVERVIEW

8.22.2 PRIMARY BUSINESS

8.22.3 FINANCIAL REVIEW

8.22.4 STRATEGY

8.22.5 DEVELOPMENTS

8.23 TELETASK

8.23.1 OVERVIEW

8.23.2 PRIMARY BUSINESS

8.23.3 FINANCIAL REVIEW

8.23.4 STRATEGY

8.23.5 DEVELOPMENTS

8.24 UTC FIRE & SECURITY

8.24.1 OVERVIEW

8.24.2 PRIMARY BUSINESS

8.24.3 FINANCIAL REVIEW

8.24.4 STRATEGY

8.24.5 DEVELOPMENTS

8.25 VISONIC

8.25.1 OVERVIEW

8.25.2 PRIMARY BUSINESS

8.25.3 FINANCIAL REVIEW

8.25.4 STRATEGY

8.25.5 DEVELOPMENTS

8.26 VITY TECHNOLOGY

8.26.1 OVERVIEW

8.26.2 PRIMARY BUSINESS

8.26.3 STRATEGY

8.26.4 DEVELOPMENTS

8.27 OTHERS

8.27.1 ELECTRICAL PROJECT CO. LTD.

8.27.2 ENHANCE AUDIO VISUAL CO.

8.27.3 EZHOMZ

8.27.4 WHOME PTY. LTD.

APPENDIX

? U.S. PATENTS

? EUROPE PATENTS

? JAPAN PATENTS

LIST OF TABLES

1 SMART HOMES MARKET REVENUES, BY GEOGRAPHY 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

2 GLOBAL SMART HOMES MARKET REVENUES, BY TYPES 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

3 INVESTMENTS BY GOVERNMENTS (2007 – 2010)

4 INVESTMENTS BY COMPANIES (2011)

5 PREFERENCE OF APPLICATIONS IN A SMART HOME DEPENDING UPON THE AGE GROUP

6 GLOBAL SMART HOMES MARKET REVENUE, BY APPLICATIONS 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

7 MARKET REVENUES FOR SECURITY USED IN SMART HOMES MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

8 GLOBAL MARKET FOR SECURITY USED IN SMART HOMES, BY COMPONENTS 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

9 MARKET REVENUES FOR LIGHTING USED IN SMART HOMES, BY GEOGRAPHY 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

10 GLOBAL MARKET REVENUESFOR LIGHTING USED IN SMART HOMES, BY COMPONENTS 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

11 COMPARISON OF THE ENERGY CONSUMTION IN SMART HOME & GENERAL HOME

12 SHIPMENTS FOR LIGHTING COMPONENTS USED IN SMART HOMES (MILLION)

13 MARKET REVENUES FOR HVAC IN SMART HOMES, BY GEOGRAPHY 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

14 MARKET REVENUES FOR ENERGY MANAGEMENT IN SMART HOMES, BY GEOGRAPHY 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

15 GLOBAL MARKET REVENUES FOR ENERGY MANAGEMENT IN SMART HOMES, BY COMPONENTS 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

16 MARKET REVENUES FOR ENTERTAINMENT IN SMART HOMES, BY GEOGRAPHY 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

17 GLOBAL MARKET REVENUES FOR ENTERTAINMENT IN SMART HOMES, BY COMPONENTS 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

18 MARKET REVENUES FOR HOME HEALTH IN SMART HOMES, BY GEOGRAPHY 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

19 MARKET REVENUES FOR OTHER APPLICATIONS IN SMART HOMES, BY GEOGRAPHY 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

20 APPLICATIONS OF ZIGBEE IN SMART HOMES

21 MERITS & DEMERITS OF ZIGBEE

22 NORTH AMERICA: SMART HOMES MARKET REVENUES, BY TYPES 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

23 NORTH AMERICA: SMART HOMES MARKET REVENUES, BY COUNTRY 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

24 NORTH AMERICA: MARKET REVENUES FOR SECURITY IN SMART HOMES, BY COMPONENTS 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

25 NORTH AMERICA: MARKET REVENUES FOR LIGHTING IN SMART HOMES, BY COMPONENTS 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

26 NORTH AMERICA: MARKET REVENUES FOR ENERGY MANAGEMENT IN SMART HOMES, BY COMPONENTS 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

27 NORTH AMERICA: MARKET REVENUES FOR ENTERTAINMENT IN SMART HOMES, BY COMPONENTS 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

28 EUROPE: SMART HOMES MARKET REVENUES, BY TYPES 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

29 EUROPE: SMART HOMES MARKET REVENUES, BY REGION 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

30 EUROPE: MARKET REVENUES FOR SECURITY IN SMART HOMES, BY COMPONENTS 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

31 EUROPE: MARKET REVENUES FOR LIGHTING IN SMART HOMES, BY COMPONENTS 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

32 EUROPE: MARKET REVENUES FOR ENERGY MANAGEMENT IN SMART HOMES, BY COMPONENTS 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

33 EUROPE: MARKET REVENUES FOR ENTERTAINMENT IN SMART HOMES, BY COMPONENTS 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

34 ASIA PACIFIC: SMART HOMES MARKET REVENUES, BY TYPES 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

35 ASIA PACIFIC: SMART HOMES MARKET REVENUES, BY REGION 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

36 ASIA PACIFIC: MARKET REVENUES FOR SECURITY IN SMART HOMES, BY COMPONENTS 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

37 ASIA PACIFIC: MARKET REVENUES FOR LIGHTING IN SMART HOMES, BY COMPONENTS 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

38 ASIA PACIFIC: MARKET REVENUES FOR ENERGY MANAGEMENT IN SMART HOMES, BY COMPONENTS 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

39 ASIA PACIFIC: MARKET REVENUES FOR ENTERTAINMENT IN SMART HOMES, BY COMPONENTS 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

40 ROW: SMART HOMES MARKET REVENUES, BY TYPES 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

41 ROW: MARKET REVENUES FOR SECURITY IN SMART HOMES, BY COMPONENTS 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

42 ROW: MARKET REVENUES FOR LIGHTING IN SMART HOMES, BY COMPONENTS 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

43 ROW: MARKET REVENUES FOR ENERGY MANAGEMENT IN SMART HOMES, BY COMPONENTS 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

44 ROW: MARKET REVENUES FOR ENTERTAINMENT IN SMART HOMES, BY COMPONENTS 2008 – 2015 ($MILLION)

45 MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS (2008 – 2011)

46 NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS (2008 – 2011)

47 AGREEMENTS, COLLABORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, & JOINT VENTURES (2008 – 2011)

LIST OF FIGURES

1 EVOLUTION OF SMART HOMES MARKET

2 SMART HOME PRIORITIES OF TARGET GROUPS

3 ANALYSIS OF SMART HOMES MARKET, BY APPLICATIONS

4 INCREASING GLOBAL AGEING POPULATION

5 IMPACT ANALYSIS OF DRIVERS

6 IMPACT ANALYSIS OF RESTRAINTS

7 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS FOR GLOBAL SMART HOMES MARKET (2010)

8 PATENTS REGISTERED UNDER DIFFERENT REGIONS (2004 – 2010)

9 TRANSITION IN THE MARKET SHARE OF DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS OF SMART HOMES

10 SHIPMENTS FOR VIDEO CAMERAS USED IN SMART HOMES FOR SECURITY

11 SHIPMENTS FOR ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS USED IN SMART HOMES FOR SECURITY

12 SHIPMENTS FOR SECURITY ALARMS USED IN SMART HOMES FOR SECURITY

13 ELECTRICITY CONSUMTION PATTERN

14 GROWTH OF CONSUMER DURABLES MARKET

15 NUMBER OF PHYSICIANS PER 100,000

16 MARKET DYNAMICS FOR Z-WAVE TECHNOLOGY

17 KNX COMMUNICATION MEDIA

18 TRANSITION IN THE GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF SMART HOMES MARKET

19 NORTH AMERICAN SMART HOMES MARKET

20 EUROPE: SMART HOMES MARKET

21 ASIA PACIFIC: SMART HOMES MARKET

22 ROW: SMART HOMES MARKET

23 STRATEGIES DEPLOYED BY PLAYERS OF SMART HOMES MARKET (2008 – APRIL 2011)

24 REVENUES IN $MILLION (2007 – 2010)

25 REVENUES FOR THE YEAR 2010, BY GEOGRAPHY

26 REVENUE IN $BILLION (2007 – 2010)

27 REVENUES IN 2010, BY SEGMENTS ($BILLION)

28 REVENUES IN $BILLION (2008 – 2010)

29 NET SALES IN $BILLION (2007 – 2010)

30 2010 REVENUES, BY SEGMENTS

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