Vivint reports on smart home trends and energy management technology

Vivint has released research and product details regarding the current state of smart home technology in the United States. According to the company’s second annual How We Home Report, 78% of U.S. homeowners own at least one smart home device, though challenges regarding installation and integration persist. The report notes that 46% of homeowners are more concerned about theft than they were five years ago, with 52% believing porch piracy is increasing.

In terms of energy management, Vivint highlighted its Comfort IQ platform, an AI-powered system that integrates with home security sensors to optimize HVAC usage. By using occupancy and activity insights to adjust temperatures based on whether residents are home, asleep, or away, the system aims to reduce energy consumption. An independent study by Tierra Resource Consultants of 50,000 Vivint households found that Comfort IQ reduced HVAC runtime by an average of 13%, with Vivint reporting average annual household savings of $210.