Portuguese is again higher than the European average in the use of intelligent personal equipment – equipment
According to the new data from AnakamUse Internet of Things (IoT, on the Aconim in English) Growing in recent years. Last year, 41.6% of Internet users in Portugal have some individual devices with internet facilityRegulatory entity develops, more than 3.2 percent points (PP).
Regulatory Entity develops 27% of users have home equipment with internet connection. Value represents 4.7 PP growth compared to 2022.
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According to sophisticated data, in 2024, 36.9% of the total population have some individual devices with internet facility E. 24% of people have this kind of.
Anacom emphasizes it The Portugal European Union average (UE27) is on the use of IOT devices for personal use. On the other hand, the Country EU27 in the use of IOT devices for home use is below average.
In relation to personal devices analyzed, the SmartWatches, fitness bracelets, mirrors or heard, GPS location equipment, clothing, shoes or accessories, 34.8% of Internet users11 pp than 2020.
The The manufacturer fitted cars with wireless internet connection (12.7%), and Internet – -connected devices for medical and health care (9,9%).
If you look at the analyzed household devices, the accessories are mostly used (12.8%)Next are virtual assistants (10.8%), home energy (10.6%) and security solutions (9.6%).
Data indicates that home ioti and individual devices are mostly used High -level education and people under 45 years of age.
Regulatory entity details and equipment users connected to the Internet, 19.7% reported that the problem was identified in its use. Stand in them “Problems in using equipment” (12.2%) and “computer security or privacy issues” (7.9%).
For those who do not use these devices or systems connected to the Internet, the main motivation is “lack of use” (69.1%). There are also reasons such as “high costs” (38.9%) and “concerns with computer security” (29.4%).
