425 Million Connected Devices in U.S. Homes

U.S. connected devices, in millionsAccording to the NPD Group, there are 425 million devices connected to the Internet in U.S. homes. While the computer is still the primary connected device, numerous others are diminishing its importance, including Internet-connected gaming consoles, Blu-ray disc players, connected TVs, tablets and smartphones.By the end of 2013, a shift toward more screen-sharing across devices is expected. Smaller screens such as the smartphone have the greatest reach now with an estimated 133 million users, with tablets contributing another 31.8 million screens. The development of the shared screen experience, by throwing content from a smaller screen to the TV, is converging device ecosystems and is expected to allow for over-the-top (OTT) content to become even more prominent on the TV.