CEDIA’s Reinvigorated Research Approach Uncovers UK Professional Smart Home Industry Nears £2.9 Billion

FISHERS, Ind. (DEC. 11, 2023) – CEDIA, the association for smart home professionals™, has released its 2023 Professional Smart Home Market Analysis in partnership with cutting-edge market research firm, Ancrage Consulting LLC. For the first time ever, CEDIA has bolstered integrator survey responses with specification data from WeQuote and insights from 45 leading UK manufacturers and distributors. 

UK residential integrators of all types and sizes are represented in the report. Data was collected through short surveys fielded to integrators from July-Aug 2023 as well as through WeQuote’s quoting and sales management tool. CEDIA has structured the analysis to identify key priorities, including the size of the integrated home industry, areas of expenditure, project size, frequency and type, preferred brands by category, and future trends and investment areas. 

Key findings: 

• The UK market is estimated at £2.9B and is supported by favourable industry growth projections for the next 12 months. 
• Approximately 3,700 integrators are currently serving the UK market. 
• Integrators play a dominant role in product and brand selection, with 80% indicating they have sole or “a lot of” influence over customer purchasing decisions.
• Integration firms complete a median of 14 projects per year and employ a median of four employees. 
• Integration firms earn a median annual residential revenue of £300,000.
• There's a growing trend toward a younger industry demographic, with 19% having entered the field within the past five years. 
• Half of the participants expect to add technical personnel in the next 12 months.
• The categories expected to grow the most over the next 12 months are media rooms, home cinema, outdoor AV systems, and lighting/shading. 

The 2023 Professional Smart Home Market Analysis UK is free to download for CEDIA members from the CEDIA Store. Non-members may purchase a copy of the report for £909.

About CEDIA 

CEDIA® is the association for smart home professionals™. Established in 1989, CEDIA remains founded on the principles of advocacy, connection, and education. Globally, CEDIA defends the rights of technology integrators in governmental bodies, gathers industry professionals and allied tradespeople, and creates trainings, standards, and certifications to ensure the smart home industry advances and draws fresh talent. CEDIA co-owns Integrated Systems Europe, the world's largest AV and systems integration exhibition, and founded CEDIA Expo, the world's largest residential technology show. Today, a community of over 30,000 CEDIA members from more than 80 countries deliver home technology solutions that enrich our lives. Learn more about CEDIA at cedia.org.