The #1 Home Accessory for 2019?

You saw our YouTube a couple weeks ago about “porch pirates”, so it’s no surprise that new data suggests that 2019 could be a boom year for smart video doorbells as Americans increasingly adopt home automation technology.

The data, from market research firm Parks Associates, indicates that 25 percent of U.S. households with broadband plan to buy a smart video doorbell this year. Currently only 8% of households have a smart video doorbell.

Smart doorbell models vary from company to company, but typically include a bell as well as a camera that allows homeowners to see who has come to visit. Popular models allow homeowners to access the video feed on their phones, and many integrate into other smart home technology. They have been marketed as providing both convenience and safety.

Last year, Amazon made headlines after acquiring smart doorbell maker Ring in a deal estimated to be worth more than $1 billion.

However, adoption of smart home technology does face challenges. Ring, for example, has raised concerns about privacy as it developed social networking features.