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7 Limitations to Connected Home Adoption The ecysystem is in place to drive growth in the connected home market, including: • Established communication protocols • Hardware that supports these protocols • Hardware that interfaces with all main home automation systems (HVAC, Security, Safety, Entertainment, Lighting) • Cloud-based access for mobile devices • Cloud-based inter-protocol translation • Improving price points However, a number of roadblocks currently limit widespread adoption: Data security Data security is an issue for home automation and across all Internet of Things (IoT) connected devices. Whenever a new system or product is released, it becomes a new target for cyberattackers. It is unlikely that an ironclad solution to attacks on connected home systems will be developed in the near future. However, today's connected consumer is accustomed to these risks and accepts them in exchange for the benefits offered by connectivity. Standardization The lack of cohesiveness and standardization across a broad group of competitors may also limit the adoption of home automation technology. Consumers have expressed concerns about committing to a specific system that is not interoperable with other devices – they do not want to commit to a product, only to discover that they cannot integrate it with other systems. These differences in protocol and communication limit economies of scale but are characteristic of any new technology revolution. Fortunately, hardware remains the same across protocols – so the hardware currently in development by companies such as TE will help drive adoption of home automation, no matter which protocols become standard. Consumer awareness Though many devices for home automation are on store shelves today, many consumers are confused about the value proposition. For example, a consumer who is in the market for a new refrigerator will need a knowledgeable retail sales associate and comprehensive content on the Internet to explain the benefits and value of a connected home appliance. Without front-line education during the sales cycle, a consumer could opt out, and the connected home capabilities and value would go unrealized. The connected home market is still in the early adopter phase, and many startup companies are jockeying for position and for consumer attention. Manufacturers such as TE can help accelerate development of new and attractive home automation products by partnering in product design. NECTOR™ S POWER SYSTEM The NECTOR S Power System is a small, easy-to-install power-to-luminaire solution designed to easily fit through openings as small as 8mm in diameter (Figure 6). The compact circular design provides users with the flexibility to create innovative lighting fixtures because the size of the connector does not interfere with the design. The offering supports plug-and-play function- ality for ease of use and meets UL 1977 standards. A power distributor connector offers IDC crimp tap contacts for quick termination, or crimp style pin and socket terminals for cable assembly lead connections. The NECTOR S Power System is keyed for 125VAC high-voltage, 7Amp, 6Amp and 42VDC low-voltage applications and is ideal for applications that require a power connection and coupling between lamps such as under-cabinet lighting, refrigeration lighting systems, displays, signage, retail, and residential SSL solutions. Conclusion TE Connectivity is a wise choice for providing electromechanical products to integrate with your electronic lighting solutions. TE Connectivity brings together the best electromechanical components necessary for LED lighting designs and provides full solutions that seamlessly integrate together in order to provide the best solid-state lighting solution. TE Connectivity's sockets and holders, connectors, roadway and outdoor lighting, and compact circular indoor lighting provide easy-to-integrate, robust, and efficient components to meet any lighting solution. Brilliantly illuminate and enable your next electromechanical and electronic lighting design. Figure 6: NECTOR™ S Power System from TE Connectivity