Home automation market seen topping $134 billion by 2030

The Business Research Company says the global home automation market is on track to reach $134 billion by 2030, driven by interoperability, AI-powered devices and the Matter standard. North America is projected to remain the largest region, while security and access control is set to be the biggest product segment.

Why it matters: - The home automation market is moving from niche convenience to a major technology category tied to energy management, security and connected living. - The market’s projected size would make it a small but meaningful slice of both the broader digital technology market and the information technology sector by 2030. - Growth in smart home adoption could accelerate demand for interoperable devices, connected security and AI-enabled home systems.

What happened: - The Business Research Company released its Home Automation Market Report 2026 — Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035. - The report projects the global home automation market will surpass $134 billion in 2030. - The report puts the market at about 3% of the $4,811 billion digital technology parent market in 2030. - The report estimates home automation will account for nearly 1% of the $13,788 billion information technology industry in 2030. - North America is projected to be the largest region in 2030, with a market value of $45 billion. - The USA is projected to be the largest country in the market in 2030, with a market value of $41 billion. - The security and access control segment is projected to be the largest product category in 2030, at 34% of the market or $46 billion.

The details: - The overall home automation market is expected to grow at a 12% compound annual growth rate through 2030. - North America is forecast to grow from $26 billion in 2025 to $45 billion in 2030, a 11% CAGR. - The USA is forecast to grow from $24 billion in 2025 to $41 billion in 2030, a 12% CAGR. - Security and access control is supported by rising concern over residential safety and property protection. - Demand is rising for smart locks, video doorbells and AI-enabled surveillance systems. - The segment is also benefiting from remote access, real-time monitoring, biometric authentication and mobile-based access technologies. - The market is segmented by product into lighting control, security and access control, HVAC control, entertainment and other products. - The market is segmented by technology into wired home automation systems and wireless home automation systems. - The market is segmented by end user into residential, commercial and other users. - The report identifies IoT device interoperability as a key driver, with consumers seeking centralized control across lighting, thermostats, surveillance, entertainment and appliances. - The report says AI and machine learning are enabling predictive automation, adaptive energy management, behavioral learning and personalized user experiences. - The report says the Matter standard is reducing compatibility problems and improving cross-platform operation. - The report highlights three main growth drivers as contributing about 1.8% annual growth for interoperability, 1.7% for AI and ML integration, and 1.6% for Matter adoption. - The five most significant growth opportunities are lighting control, security and access control, HVAC control, entertainment and other products. - Those five segments are projected to add more than $57 billion in combined market value by 2030. - The report projects five-year growth of $10 billion for lighting control, $20 billion for security and access control, $8 billion for HVAC control, $13 billion for entertainment and $6 billion for other products. - The 2026 edition of the report adds market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics and tables, Excel-based forecasting dashboards, market hotspots infographics, key technologies and future trend analysis, plus updated graphics and tables. - The report is available as a free sample and as a detailed paid report through The Business Research Company’s website: Request a free sample and Access the detailed report.

Between the lines: - The report points to interoperability as the central battleground for smart home adoption. - Matter, cloud-connected security and AI-powered automation appear to be converging around simpler setup and broader device compatibility. - North America’s lead suggests the market is being shaped by mature broadband access, utility partnerships and consumer willingness to buy whole-home systems. - The USA’s outsized share reinforces how quickly security, energy management and health-related smart home features are moving into mainstream use.

What's next: - The report expects the strongest momentum to continue through 2030 as smart home ecosystems become more standardized. - Growth will likely be concentrated in security, energy management, connected HVAC and entertainment systems. - Wider adoption of Matter-enabled products could speed device setup and lower compatibility friction for consumers and manufacturers. - The Business Research Company says future editions will continue to expand analytical coverage with updated forecasting tools and visual dashboards.

The bottom line: - Home automation is no longer just about convenience. The market is scaling into a $134 billion category by 2030, led by security, interoperability and AI-enabled connected homes.