Enhancing Smart System Platforms: Factors Affecting People’s Intentions Toward Smart Homes in Jordan

Abstract

Smart systems are going to transform the social life of modern society. Notwithstanding the benefits of these systems, their use is still low in the developing world, including Jordan. This study aims to construct a novel model to identify the factors that affect people’s intention to use smart systems in their homes. A survey was conducted on 650 individuals among which 550 valid questionnaires were considered in Jordan. The collected data were analyzed for descriptive analysis and further to validate the hypothesis using structural equation modeling. The findings showed that there is a significant relationship between individuals’ attitudes related to PU and PEOU with their intention toward using smart systems in their lifestyle. It indicated that the research model explains 68.6% of the variance in the individual’s intention to use smart systems in their residence. Practically, it is fruitful to the top management of IT companies that offer smart systems. Moreover, the chapter enhances the current systems and organizes a strategic plan for implementation within best practice.