Survey Finds Most Homeowners Own Smart Devices
A Vivint-commissioned survey of 5,000 U.S. homeowners measured smart device ownership, privacy trust and home security concerns.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Home — General
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A survey of 5,000 U.S. homeowners, conducted August 11-19 through OnePoll.com, found that seven in 10 Americans own up to 10 smart devices. Fifty-nine percent of homeowners think their house is smart.
Why it matters
Changing household priorities, including caregiving responsibilities, are shaping which smart home products Americans buy. Concern about theft has also grown, with 46% of homeowners more worried than five years ago.
Televisions were the most commonly purchased smart tech in the past 12 months at 23%, followed by doorbells at 22% and outdoor cameras or lighting at 16%. Only 24% of homeowners fully trust their smart devices with privacy, and the average American has spent $560 on home security over the last five years.
The players
Vivint
Vivint is a smart home security and automation company that commissioned the survey as part of its annual How We Home report.
OnePoll.com
OnePoll.com is an online survey platform that fielded the survey among U.S. homeowners.
The details
The Vivint-commissioned survey asked homeowners to rank 30 smart device types by how commonly they own them. Many homeowners say they plan to put smart doorbells, lighting, solar panels or locks at the top of their next purchase list.
Timeline
August 11-19: Survey of 5,000 U.S. homeowners was conducted.
Past 12 months: Televisions, doorbells and outdoor cameras or lighting were the most popular smart purchases.
Last five years: The average American spent $560 on home security.
Industry Trend
Vivint's annual How We Home report tracks how American households adopt smart technology year over year. This year's results show ownership spreading across TVs, doorbells and outdoor cameras while privacy trust remains limited.
Homeowners considering a smart doorbell, outdoor lighting or camera can compare the 22% and 16% adoption figures against their own needs. The privacy gap, with only 24% fully trusting their devices, suggests reviewing device settings before installing new products.
The takeaway
Smart home adoption is widespread, but trust in device privacy lags behind ownership. Homeowners should review privacy settings on new devices and weigh how each purchase fits their household priorities.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KPVI.
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