Yes, the use of connected devices is increasing: The Netherlands is leading the way

Sunday, Sep 28, 2025

Il Sole 24 Ore

EU citizens increasingly adopt connected devices for health monitoring and smart home systems.

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More and more citizens in EU countries are adopting connected devices such as smartwatches, ranging from health monitoring to home automation systems. The percentage of people using these intelligent network systems is growing, with the Netherlands having the highest rate at 94.8%, followed by Ireland at 90.6% and Denmark at 87.0%.

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