Smart Home Conference Will Explore AI Trends in May 2027
The 31st annual CONNECTIONS conference will analyze shifting consumer demand for connected home technology.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Home Entertainment
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The upcoming CONNECTIONS conference, scheduled for May 4-6, 2027, will highlight emerging trends in artificial intelligence, energy, and smart home business models. This 31st annual event aims to address the current market environment following a period where device purchases reached 28%.
Why it matters
The conference agenda directly addresses a cooling in consumer interest for new smart home hardware, pivoting toward recurring-revenue services and energy management. These industry shifts influence the types of devices homeowners will see marketed and supported in the coming years.
Data from Q2 2026 indicates that 49% of consumers expressed high purchase intent for smart home devices, though actual purchases hovered at 28% over the past year. These figures size the current gap between consumer interest and market activity as the industry approaches the 31st CONNECTIONS summit.
The players
Parks Associates
An industry research and consulting firm that hosts the annual CONNECTIONS conference and tracks consumer smart home adoption trends.
The details
The conference features executive panels and research presentations designed to help industry leaders transition from one-time hardware sales to long-term connected services. By focusing on AI and energy efficiency, the program targets the technical and logistical challenges of integrating diverse smart systems. It kicks off with two virtual summit sessions before moving to the in-person gathering in May.
Timeline
December 15, 2026: Virtual CONNECTIONS Summit session.
January 19, 2027: Second virtual CONNECTIONS Summit session.
May 4, 2027: Pre-show research workshop.
May 4-6, 2027: CONNECTIONS: The Premier Connected Home Conference.
The Home Front
This conference series functions as a barometer for the smart home industry, following the precedent set by the 30th annual CONNECTIONS conference. It highlights the sector-wide move from selling individual gadgets to providing integrated, service-based home management.
As the industry shifts toward subscription-based energy and security services, review your current device warranties and service agreements. Consider if your existing smart home equipment will remain compatible with the emerging AI-driven platforms expected to dominate the market next year.
The takeaway
The smart home market is moving away from simple hardware sales toward complex, recurring service models. Stay informed on these shifts by monitoring the future technology roadmaps announced at major industry forums like the upcoming CONNECTIONS conference.
Further reading
Find more analysis of trends impacting your devices at Home Entertainment.
Source note: This article includes information reported by TWICE.
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