The smart home revolution is in full swing, with more gadgets and devices entering our homes than ever before.
Today, the average American household juggles 17 connected devices—from smart TVs and speakers to doorbell cameras, thermostats, and gaming consoles—and that number continues to grow.
Why it matters: Every new Wi-Fi-powered device that enters a home draws from a finite pool of bandwidth. The more devices, the more congestion, making it harder to maintain a seamless, fast, and reliable Wi-Fi experience.
Without stronger networks, the rapid evolution of smart homes—and the constant stream of new innovations unveiled at events like the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)—could eventually surpass what current Wi-Fi technology can handle.
What’s Next for Smart Homes?
As more devices become interconnected, homes are getting smarter—and CES 2025 recently revealed some of the exciting advancements in smart home technology that are on the way:
- AI-Powered Thermostats that don’t just let you control the temperature—they learn your habits and adjust settings to optimize energy use.
- Smart Locks with Video Screens that merge video doorbells and smart locks into one device, providing extra security without the extra clutter.
- 4-in-1 Microwaves that act as a microwave, air fryer, convection oven, and broiler, all controllable via a mobile app.
- Robot Vacuums with a Mechanical Arm that picks up small objects before cleaning, making home maintenance even easier.
Helping Wi-Fi Meet the Growing Demand
Wi-Fi is the most widely used wireless network around the world, handling the bulk of internet traffic. It’s the backbone of our connected homes, businesses, and communities.
Bottom line: With more devices using Wi-Fi every day in America, there’s an urgent need to expand spectrum—the airwaves Wi-Fi operates on—to keep pace with this growing demand.
Just like adding more lanes to a highway to reduce traffic jams, expanding access to more spectrum will help ensure Wi-Fi networks stay strong and reliable for everyone.
Visit here to learn more about how we can supercharge Wi-Fi for America’s future.
