The smart home is already a burgeoning market, with players from across sectors looking to get in on the action, but what of its future? We recently carried out a global study of 7,000 consumers in seven markets – Brazil, China, Germany, Japan, South Korea, the UK and the US – to assess consumer attitudes towards the smart home. 17% of these were Leading Edge Consumers (LECs), those who are quick to adopt new technology, savvy about its use and potential, and influence....