The evolution of smart homes resulted in the installation of integrated and centralized control systems in homes that include: Environmental control systems (air conditioning, heating, and ventilation) Household appliances (washing machines, refrigerators, freezers, and microwaves) Consumer electronics (TV, gaming consoles, and audio-video equipment) Building components (windows and doors) In a connected home, these systems are connected to a computer, tablet, or a smartphone through a wired or a wireless network to enhance remote accessibility. Ubiquitous homes understand the requirements of occupants based on their lifestyle and behavior, and, hence, respond in a particular manner.

PART 01: Executive summary

Highlights

PART 02: Scope of the report

Market overview

Top-vendor offerings

PART 03: Market research methodology

Research methodology

Economic indicators

PART 04: Introduction

Key market highlights

Market overview

Global smart appliance market

Global smart air conditioners

Market size and forecast

Five forces analysis

PART 05: Segmentation by product type

Smart split air conditioners

Other smart air conditioners

PART 06: Market segmentation by distribution channel

PART 07: Geographical segmentation

Smart connected air conditioner market in APAC

Smart connected air conditioner market in Americas

Smart connected air conditioner market in EMEA

PART 08: Key leading countries

China

Japan

US

PART 09: Market drivers

Demand for increased comfort and convenience levels

Use of connectivity as a differentiating feature by

manufacturers

Easier to convince customers to buy smart air

conditioners than to buy other smart home appliances

Remote prognostics and easy fault detection features of

smart connected air conditioners

PART 10: Impact of drivers

PART 11: Market challenges

Security concerns associated with smart air conditioners

and IoT concept

Lack of technological exposure and awareness hindering

mass adoption of smart connected air conditioners

Problems in standardization of communication

protocol

PART 12: Impact of drivers and challenges

PART 13: Market trends

Popularity of smart gadgets that can convert remotecontrolled

air conditioners into smart devices

Custom cooling schedules in smart controlled air

conditioners

Connectivity feature with sleek design in smart controlled

air conditioners

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PART 14: Vendor landscape

Competitive scenario

Competitive assessment of key vendors

Other prominent vendors

PART 15: Key vendor analysis

Daikin Industries

Haier

LG Electronics

Mitsubishi Electric

Samsung Electronics

PART 16: Appendix

List of abbreviations

PART 17: Explore Technavio