Smart home features have become mainstream with 78% new launches offering automation as standard, not luxury. Examples: GeeCee Emerald energy-efficient lighting & water recycling, Tharwani Palladian video door phone, Hitech One NX EV charging.

Standard features: Video door phone (65%), smart switches (45%), gas leak sensors (38%), EV charging (25%), water recycling (20%). Premium features: Voice control (15%), app-based management (12%), AI integration (8%).

Market drivers: Tech-savvy millennials, energy efficiency awareness, developer differentiation. Cost impact: 3-5% construction cost increase, 8-12% selling price premium. Forecast: Smart features to become universal by 2027. Keywords: smart home standard, home automation trends, tech-savvy buyers.