Smart Home Statistics: 2026 Data on Adoption, Market Size, and AI

TL;DR: The global smart home market reached $162.78 billion in 2025 and is projected to hit $537.27 billion by 2030. In the US, 61% of households now own at least one security camera and AI features like person detection have crossed into mainstream use. This page is updated every 6 months with fresh, sourced numbers.

Last updated: July 2026

Key Smart Home Statistics at a Glance

Here are the numbers that matter most right now, each pulled from a named, publicly available report. Full sourcing for every figure is in the Sources section at the end of this page.

• $162.78 billion: global smart home market size in 2025, projected to reach $537.27 billion by 2030 (Grand View Research).
• 61% of US households now own at least one security camera, up from 52% in 2024 and 42% in 2023 (SafeHome.org).
• 74.9 million US homes have indoor or outdoor security cameras as of 2026 (SafeHome.org).
• 48% of US households own a video doorbell, equal to about 58.9 million homes (SafeHome.org).
• 28% of US home security device owners already use AI person or package detection (SafeHome.org).
• $34.57 billion: size of the AI in home automation market in 2026, up from $26.64 billion in 2025 (Research and Markets).
• 27.0%: compound annual growth rate projected for the global smart home market from 2025 to 2030 (Grand View Research).

How Big Is the Smart Home Market in 2026?

The global smart home market was valued at $127.80 billion in 2024 and reached $162.78 billion in 2025, according to Grand View Research. The firm projects the market will grow at a compound annual rate of 27.0% between 2025 and 2030, reaching $537.27 billion by the end of the decade. North America held more than 25% of global market share in 2024, and within North America, the United States alone accounted for 72% of regional revenue.

Security and access control products, meaning cameras, video doorbells, smart locks, and remote monitoring services, made up the largest product category in 2024 at more than 29% of the total market. Home healthcare devices, such as fall detection sensors and remote health monitoring tools, are the fastest-growing segment, with a projected CAGR above 32% through 2030 as more households support aging family members at home.

How Many US Households Have Security Cameras in 2026?

Security cameras have moved from a niche purchase to a majority behavior in American homes. SafeHome.org's 2026 Home Security Market Report, based on a survey of 2,435 US adults conducted in January and February 2026, found that 61% of US households now have at least one indoor or outdoor security camera, up sharply from 52% in 2024 and 42% in 2023. That works out to roughly 74.9 million American homes with at least one camera installed.

Video doorbells are close behind. Adoption reached 48% of US households in 2026, equal to about 58.9 million homes, up from 45% in 2024. Home alarm system ownership has stayed comparatively flat, moving from 32% in 2023 to 28% in 2024 and 30% in 2026, suggesting the recent growth wave is concentrated in cameras and doorbells rather than traditional monitored alarms.

Source: SafeHome.org 2026 Home Security Market Report, annual survey series.

Which Smart Home Security Brands Do Americans Actually Use?

Ring leads the US home security camera market by a wide margin. In SafeHome.org's 2026 survey, 43% of camera or security system users named Ring as their primary brand, nearly as many as every other brand combined. ADT followed at 10%, then Google Nest at 7%, Wyze at 6%, and Xfinity and SimpliSafe tied at 5% each.

Brand loyalty in this category is unusually high. Only 7% of users switched home security providers in the past three years. Among those who did switch, 48% cited better features and 39% cited lower cost as their reasons, ahead of customer service or moving homes.

Is DIY Installation Replacing Professional Installation?

Yes, and 2026 marks a turning point. For the first time since SafeHome.org began tracking installation methods, more alarm system users installed their own system than hired a professional: 49% self-installed compared with 42% who used professional installation. The remaining users either inherited an existing system when they moved in or were unsure how theirs was installed.

The shift is generational. Among users aged 18 to 29, 54% installed their own system, compared with just 38% of users aged 60 and older. Three factors drove the decision in SafeHome.org's data: ease of use (50% of respondents), monthly cost (46%), and ease of self-installation (31%), all ranking well above brand reputation or professional monitoring availability.

How Fast Is AI Adoption Growing in Home Security?

AI has moved from marketing language to a feature people use every day. In SafeHome.org's 2026 survey, 28% of home security device owners already have AI-powered person or package detection active on their cameras, a feature now shipped as a default on many Ring, Nest, and Eufy devices. Facial recognition adoption is lower today, at 13%, but interest is much higher: 39% of respondents said they want the feature, suggesting rapid growth ahead.

The dollar figures tell a similar story. The AI in home automation market reached $34.57 billion in 2026, up from $26.64 billion in 2025, according to Research and Markets' AI in Home Automation Market Report. The report credits the jump largely to a shift from simple voice commands toward autonomous, multi-step actions, the same trend behind products like Alexa+ and Google's Gemini for Home.

What Do Americans Worry About With Smart Home Devices?

Privacy concerns are real but have not slowed adoption. SafeHome.org found that 87% of security device owners say their system increases their peace of mind and 81% feel more in control of their home. At the same time, 37% worry about who might access their camera footage and 23% feel uneasy about how much technology watches their home.

Video storage choices reflect this tension directly. Nearly half of camera owners, 49%, use a mix of cloud and local storage rather than relying on one method. Another 32% use cloud storage only, meaning their recorded footage depends on an active paid subscription, while 19% keep all footage locally on an SD card, NVR, or NAS, avoiding the cloud entirely.

Are Renters Adopting Smart Home Devices as Fast as Homeowners?

Renters are closing the gap quickly, particularly for cameras. SafeHome.org recorded a 12-percentage-point jump in security camera adoption among renters in a single year, from 42% to 54%, the sharpest single-year gain in their entire dataset. The report attributes this to the mainstream availability of wireless, battery-powered cameras that renters can install without landlord permission and take with them when they move.

Homeowners still lead overall adoption across every device category, but the pattern is consistent: cordless, subscription-flexible, self-installed products are growing fastest precisely where traditional wired systems could not reach.

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of US homes have smart home devices in 2026?

The clearest available figure covers security specifically: 61% of US households own at least one security camera as of 2026, according to SafeHome.org's annual survey. Broader smart home ownership, including thermostats, lighting, and voice assistants, is generally reported as higher still, though methodologies vary between research firms.

What is the smart home market projected to be worth by 2030?

Grand View Research projects the global smart home market will reach $537.27 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual rate of 27.0% from a 2025 base of $162.78 billion.

Which brand dominates the US home security camera market?

Ring, identified as the primary brand by 43% of camera and security system users in SafeHome.org's 2026 survey, well ahead of ADT at 10% and Google Nest at 7%.

Is AI a standard feature in home security cameras now?

It is becoming one. 28% of security device owners already use AI person or package detection, and manufacturers including Ring, Nest, and Eufy now ship the feature as a default on many models rather than a paid add-on.

Do more people install their own home security systems or hire a professional?

As of 2026, self-installation has overtaken professional installation for the first time: 49% of alarm system users installed their own system compared with 42% who hired a professional, according to SafeHome.org.

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For related reading, see our guides on AI security cameras, the best smart home hubs, and setting up Matter smart home devices.

Sources

• Grand View Research, "Smart Home Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report, 2025-2030," grandviewresearch.com
• SafeHome.org, "2026 Home Security Market Report," survey of 2,435 US adults, April 2026, safehome.org
• Research and Markets, "AI in Home Automation Market Report 2026," researchandmarkets.com