Certainly! Here’s the translation into American English:
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In 2024, the use of internet-connected devices in the European Union reached a remarkable 70.9% of the population, highlighting the growing penetration of technology in the daily lives of Europeans. This phenomenon, known as the Internet of Things (IoT), has transformed thousands of homes into smarter, more connected environments.
The Netherlands led this technological adoption with an impressive 94.8% of users with connected devices. Ireland and Denmark followed with figures of 90.6% and 87.0%, respectively. However, the situation in Eastern Europe is less favorable, with Poland reporting 46.1%, Bulgaria at 50.8%, and Romania at 56.6%.
Among the range of connected devices, smart TVs are the most used, with 57.9% of respondents claiming to use them. Wearable devices, such as smartwatches and fitness trackers, have also gained popularity, with 29.9% of the population using them. More than one-fifth of respondents, 19.5%, indicated that they use video game consoles, while 19.3% utilize connected audio systems. The use of virtual assistants through smart speakers reaches 16.0%.
However, regarding home automation, connected devices such as energy management systems and smart appliances remain less common. In 2024, only 14.2% of the population used a connected energy management system, 12.8% had smart appliances, and 11.8% had home security devices requiring internet connectivity. Additionally, the use of cars with built-in wireless connectivity is reported at 10.5%, IoT-related health devices at 7.9%, and only 2.3% use internet-connected toys.
These data not only reflect a growing trend toward the interconnection of devices but also reveal significant disparities in technological adoption across different regions of Europe, raising questions about the future of innovation and connectivity on the continent.
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Referrer: MiMub in Spanish
