This study provides a full analysis of the European market for home automation systems, looking at market forecasts, distribution channel analysis, competitive dynamics and technology development. Drivers, restraints, challenges and a full analysis of the anticipated future opportunities are also presented. This market is very much in growth mode, but is also at an interesting junction with technology convergence and new participants making an exciting and uncertain landscape. Home automation is still a small market compared to the non-residential market for building management control systems. However the market for home automation has a great potential to realise a higher penetration level going forward.