The television is becoming part of the Internet of Things in a big way. The smartphone already evolved into the hub or central control point for most smart objects. These range from turning lightson and off to remotely monitoring front door or inside-the-home activity. Besides the phone, and all the new Internet-connected home gadgetry, such as small appliances or remote switches, thereremains one massively connected object in most homes, and that’s the television.
Source: Internet-Connected TV Penetration Reaches 74% 01/30/2017