When it comes to the modern consumer, convenience will always come out on top as one of the key determinants in purchasing behaviour. If technology can become the hub and router for much of the devices in your home, from the surveillance to the air conditioning then there would be a major revolution in the market.
With the ability to manage multiple different aspects of a home, people will be able to control their homes and their many functions from a simple app on their phone. The brilliant thing is that this no longer feels like a pipe dream and is already probably being prototyped somewhere in a lab!