Outdoor Tech Market Thrives: Key Takeaways from CE Pro’s 2025 Study

The demand for outdoor installations continues to rise, with home and business owners investing
heavily in outdoor technology. CE Pro’s 2025 Outdoor Technology Deep Dive study highlights
significant growth, with median project costs increasing 22% to $14,201 in 2024, up from
$11,668 in 2023.

Commercial outdoor projects, including installations for restaurants and retail, are also gaining
traction, making up a larger share of integrators' business. Audio, home networks, and security systems remain the most popular categories, with outdoor video installations, particularly larger TVs, on the rise.

Landscape and security lighting continue to grow in demand, and video surveillance is now
standard in many outdoor projects. While integrators are optimistic, challenges like competition
with other trades and working with landscaping contractors persist.

The outdoor tech market shows no signs of slowing down, offering plenty of opportunities for
growth in both residential and commercial sectors.