More people turning to smart tech to protect their homes, says CSO

Three in 10 (30%) internet users said they had some form of smart home security system in their home that includes internet-connected home alarm systems, security cameras, connected windows or doors, floor sensors, smart doorbells. File photo

There has been a surge in people turning to smart technology to protect their homes, with the use of internet-connected home alarm systems, security cameras and doorbells almost doubling since 2022.

New research from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) found an increase in the use of various kinds of smart tech since their last survey two years ago, in everything from smart TVs and consoles to smart vacuum cleaners and lawnmowers.