Empowering homes with intelligence: An investigation of smart home technology adoption and usage

Abstract

The increasing interconnectedness of the world, coupled with the proliferation of connected devices, networks, and intricate systems, has paved the way for unparalleled opportunities in automation and sophisticated digital transformation. This has also led to a global rise in the adoption of smart and intelligent technologies within the smart home market. Norway, being a technologically advanced country with digitally skilled citizens, presents a potential market for the widespread adoption of smart home technologies. However, there is a lack of research on the adoption of smart home technology (SHT), specifically in Norway. Hence, this study aims at investigating the factors that influence Norwegian consumers' intentions to adopt smart home technologies, as well as the diffusion of smart home adoption in the Norwegian market. Employing a mixed-methods research design, this study gathered insights from both consumers and vendors through ten qualitative interviews and a survey with 100 participants over the period of seven months. The findings of this study provide empirical evidence supporting the significance of hedonic motivation, perceived price value, and social influence in relation to the use and adoption of SHT.