Heating controls specialist Drayton recently surveyed heating engineers, electricians, heat pump installers, and plumbers to gauge homeowner interest in smart home technology and found an impressive 96% of installers said their customers are showing interest in smart tech solutions.
Survey respondents reported that in addition to heating controls, smart lighting was the most popular element of smart technology, with 56% stating their customers currently have or would be interested in adding this to their home.
When building a complete smart home, other devices such as smart alarms (36%) and a range of sensors, including water leak sensors (13%), window and door sensors (12%), and humidity sensors (11%), were also found to be of interest or already present in homes.
As home technology evolves, homeowners’ expectations are evolving too, with most now seeking a more connected approach that goes beyond smart heating controls. This suggests the importance for installers to have an awareness of a broader range of home technology.
Nick Hunt, UK sales and marketing director at Drayton, comments: “The results of our survey emphasise that the needs of customers are continuing to change in line with the evolution of technology. Tradespeople need to be well-equipped to match these demands by offering a reliable system that simply incorporates a variety of smart home technologies as they become more prevalent in homes.
“However, when installers are recommending smart home solutions, it is crucial that they consider recommending one that is compatible with renewable heating solutions to ensure homes are futureproofed, as the research showed that 66% of homeowners were considering making the switch to a renewable solution such as heat pumps or solar panels.
“The research highlights the opportunities available to installers through the growing interest in smart home solutions and with systems like Wiser 2nd Generation, installers can confidently offer their customers the means to a seamlessly smarter, more connected home.”
Launched earlier this year, Wiser 2nd Generation gives installers the ability to provide their customers with a smarter, better-connected home, supported by a range of new products that seamlessly integrate into the system. These include the Smoke Alarm, Window and Door Sensor, Water Leakage Sensor, Temperature and Humidity Sensor, Motion Sensor, Lighting Dimmer Micromodule, Shades Control Micromodule and Power Micromodule, which are all conveniently controlled through the Wiser Home App.
