Connected TVs forecasted to grow at CAGR of 20%

Strategy Analytics has predicted the global number of Connected TV Devices (also called Smart TVs) is set to grow from an average of just 0.5 per household in 2013 to 1.0 per household by 2017, and at five-year CAGR of 20 percent from 2012 to 2017 for these devices. "Although AV devices have become increasingly overlooked by consumers in favor of infotainment devices such as Smart-phones and Tablets, the integration of IP connectivity is breathing new life into the sector and creating new opportunities for vendors" says Eric Smith, analyst. "We see sustained growth in connected models of Flat Panel TVs, Set-top Boxes, DVRs, Digital Media Adapters (i.e. Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Sky NOW TV), and Blu-ray players. And although ownership of Games Consoles is expected to shrink from current highs as gaming becomes more casual and increasingly mobile, these powerful devices will continue to act as important multimedia hubs in the living room." Strategy Analytics also forecasts that globally, the average home will own 2.6 portable connected devices by 2017, up from 1.7 in 2013. Despite falling ownership levels of traditional notebook PCs, the global average number of mobile computing devices will reach one per household by 2017 thanks to rapid adoption of low cost tablets and new form factor laptops, according to Strategy Analytics. Strategy Analytics says Wi-Fi enabled...