Do smart home devices require professional installation?

Today, the issue we are discussing is “Do smart home devices require professional installation?” This question, to a certain extent, has touched upon a core topic in the smart home industry.

Firstly, let’s start with a set of data. According to a report by the International Data Corporation (IDC), the global shipment of smart home devices is expected to reach 845 million units in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 12.7%. In China, the smart home market size has already reached about 150 billion yuan in 2022, and it is expected to exceed 250 billion yuan by 2025. These figures are sufficient to illustrate that smart home devices are permeating our daily lives at an astonishing speed.

However, with the expansion of the market, we have observed an interesting phenomenon: an increasing number of smart home devices are emphasizing a “user-friendly” installation process. Behind this is a profound understanding of user needs. In the fast-paced life, people are more and more inclined to do it themselves and enjoy the pleasure of DIY. Therefore, many smart home device manufacturers have begun to design products that are easy to install to meet this demand.

But speaking of it, does professional installation become redundant? Not at all. Smart home systems often involve complex issues such as network connections, data security, and system integration, which are not easy for ordinary users to resolve. According to our market research, about 30% of users encounter technical difficulties when installing smart home devices, and these issues often require the intervention of professionals to be effectively resolved.

In addition, the installation of smart home devices also involves important issues such as home safety and privacy protection. Professional installers not only have technical capabilities but also understand how to ensure the safe operation of the equipment and avoid potential risks.

Therefore, my answer is: Smart home devices can pursue user-friendliness in design and simplify the installation process, but professional installation is still necessary in some cases. This is not only responsible for the users but also for the healthy development of the entire smart home industry.

“To do a job well, one must first sharpen one’s tools.” In the tide of smart homes, we must have both easy-to-operate “tools” and “workers” who are proficient in technology. In this way, we can ensure that smart home devices are not just a commodity but also a tool for improving the quality of life.

Thank you, everyone!