Abstract for: The Smart Home Services Diffusion Process: A System Dynamics Model

The application of smart technologies for domestic environment has been around for a while. But the market diffusion of such products and services has not seen yet a significant growth. This paper seeks to provide an overview of the most important factors that influence the diffusion process of smart home services via literature and a case study. These factors compose a System Dynamics model showing the diffusion dynamics of three main smart home services (Heating, Monitoring, Assisted Living).