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Smart Devices with Privacy Focus Have More Consumer Appeal

Research by Sensi Smart Thermostats shows that 80% of smart thermostat owners and non-owners are concerned about access to personal data.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Sensi Smart Thermostats has announced the findings from its “Smart Home Data Privacy” inaugural survey. The survey, commissioned by Emerson’s Climate Technologies business, asked 2,000 U.S. homeowners ages 18-76 to answer questions focusing on smart home product use and adoption. Key among the feedback was that 4 in 5 (80%) of smart thermostat owners and non-owners are concerned about smart thermostat manufacturers having access to personal data. “Our Sensi smart thermostat team set out to...

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