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Smart Home Device Adoption Continues to Grow

Households are expanding their device ecosystems and using them more frequently for streaming music and radio.

Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Home Entertainment

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The U.S. smart home market is expanding, with the total installed base projected to rise from 398.8 million units in 2025 to 563.7 million by 2030. Meanwhile, household habits are shifting as streaming audio becomes increasingly common on connected TVs and smart speakers.

Why it matters

Consumers are increasingly building out smart ecosystems, either by adding new endpoints or replacing older hardware to access modern AI capabilities. This shift is reshaping how households consume digital media, with listeners moving away from traditional radio to streaming platforms on home devices.

The US smart home device installed base is growing toward a projected 563.7 million units by 2030, supported by an annual shipment growth rate of 4.6%. By 2030, annual shipments for lighting are expected to hit 20.4 million units, while speaker and hub shipments reach 14.4 million.

The players

Apple

A global technology manufacturer of consumer electronics, including iPhones and home hubs that integrate AI voice-assistant platforms.

The details

Growth is largely driven by households integrating additional devices into existing ecosystems or upgrading legacy hardware to newer, AI-compatible models. On the software front, AM/FM radio streaming has seen significant adoption across platforms, with usage minutes on smart speakers rising 73% and connected TVs growing 23% since 2020. Demographic trends show distinct patterns, with Gen Z preferring connected TVs for audio and Boomers favoring smart speakers.

Timeline

  1. 2020 served as the baseline for streaming growth metrics.

  2. Q1 2025 marked the recorded installed base for devices supporting Siri AI.

  3. August 2025 provided the data for streaming market share across home devices.

  4. Q1 2026 saw 76% of new Apple device shipments supporting AI platforms.

  5. 2030 is the target year for the projected expansion of the smart home installed base.

The Home Front

The transition to a highly connected household follows the broader adoption trend of the smart home Internet of Things ecosystem. As device penetration grows, the focus moves from simply establishing connectivity to optimizing media consumption and automation through AI-integrated hardware.

As you consider upgrading your home hub or speaker system, check which AI-platform capabilities are supported by the devices currently in your ecosystem. When planning home renovations or media upgrades, evaluate whether your TV or smart speaker better serves your daily audio streaming habits.

The takeaway

Smart home penetration is deepening as households trade older hardware for units that support advanced AI integration. Keep track of your device lifespan to ensure your home hubs remain compatible with the latest streaming features and AI software updates.

Further reading

For more on managing your digital ecosystem, explore the Home Entertainment section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Radio Ink.

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