How tariffs will likely hit you in your smart home
Briefly

The smart home accessories market, estimated at $30 billion, is facing significant challenges due to global tariff increases. These tariffs are particularly burdensome for smaller vendors who lack the scale to absorb the costs. As a result, consumers should anticipate higher prices and fewer choices in the market, with many smaller companies likely to be driven out of business. Larger firms may facilitate consolidation by sharing resources and shifting towards subscription services to mitigate costs and leverage personal data—emphasizing privacy concerns in today's market.
With tariffs increasing the costs of smart home accessories, consumers can expect higher prices and decreased product variety as smaller companies struggle to survive.
The current landscape suggests that as larger players consolidate, consumers will face fewer choices while paying more for the smart home products they prefer.
Read at Computerworld
[
|
]