BOSTON, April 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Philips kicked off the smart bulb market nearly three years ago with its pricey Hue bulb, but at this year's CES a horde of new entrants emerged. The transition from incandescent to more energy efficient bulbs is an opening through which smart bulbs – LED bulbs with wireless radios built in, which can be controlled remotely – are gaining a foothold according to Strategy Analytics' Smart Home Strategies latest report. Belkin, GE and Philips are joined by Awox, Cree, LIFX, Sengled and a host of others are profiled in "Smart Light Bulbs: The Competitive Landscape".
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Key findings from the report:
Quote: Bill Ablondi, Director, Smart Home Strategies said: "Smart bulbs have the potential of becoming a 'Trojan Horse' for introducing smart devices into homes due to their ease of installation and networking capabilities; in addition, multi-function bulbs with cameras, speakers or Wi-Fi repeaters will alter the way consumers think about what can go into light sockets."
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