英语新闻听写 老人和小孩推动智能家居的发展（在线收听）

Homes around the country are getting a lot smarter.

全国各地的住宅变得更加智能了。

And according to Digital Trends, more and more people are introducing internet-connected devices into their living quarters.

据“Digital Trends”报道，越来越多的人将联网的设备带进了他们的家中。

So what's driving the growth?

那么是什么推动了这一增长？

A new study commissioned by the Home Depot reveals that having a child in the home often influences the decision to buy smart appliances.

家得宝委托进行的一项新的研究显示，家有孩子往往会影响购买智能家电的决定。

The survey also showed 90 percent of respondents said they believe smart home devices make life easier for aging adults and may allow them to continue living independently in their own homes by making some tasks simpler or even automatic.

该调查还表明，90%的调查对象表示，他们认为智能家居设备让老年人的生活更轻松，这些设备让某些任务变得更简单，甚至能自动进行，让老年人可以继续独立生活

Other reasons included better home security, energy efficiency, and overall convenience.

其它的理由包括更好的住宅安全、能效和整体便利性。