Parks Associates finds that 48% of security system owners report that their system triggers too many false alarms. The research explores consumer attitudes, preferences, and experiences in security event management among households with professional monitoring.

The predominant uses of smart speakers revolve around asking questions, checking the weather, listening to news and playing music – not for controlling connected home devices, according to a new survey of consumers in the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Germany and Brazil, conducted by IHS Markit.