Home networking is going from strength to strength, according to the latest report from Parks Associates, which reveals that over 15% of all US internet households have connected their computers to a television or stereo.
According to the
Digital Media Adapters and Receivers: Analysis and Forecasts report, 75% of households surveyed said that they have played music on their PC via a stereo, while a further 40% have downloaded digital photographs on to their computer and viewed these on their television set.
Director of research, John Barrett said: “Music and imaging applications are much more important than video to these consumers. People don’t need a computer to watch video on their TV. However, they do need a computer if they want to view digital photos on their TV.”
The study, which was based on a survey of 4,000 US households also found that, 15-20% of all internet households would purchase a PC-TV/stereo connector if cost less than $100.
Barrett said: “This is an encouraging sign for home networking providers. Home networks now offer more value than just sharing printers and internet access and consumers are starting to realise these benefits.”
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