Smart TV sales to hit 220 million by 2017

Over 220 million Smart TV sets will be sold worldwide in 2017, up from the 54 million that will be sold in 2012, according to Informa Telecoms & Media’s latest Smart TV device forecasts.

The forecast says 31% of households worldwide will own at least one Smart TV in five years time, with household penetration much higher in North America (63%) and Western Europe (64%).

However, while Smart TV connection rates are rising, they will continue to lag the connection rates of games consoles and media streaming devices such as Apple TV and Roku. Read more http://www.digitaltveurope.net/30370/smart-tv-sales-to-hit-220-million-by-2017/