In 2011, 25% of all flat panel TVs shipped are expected to have some form of Internet connectivity, according to DisplaySearch. The total number of yearly shipments is forecast to grow to 138 million units in 2015, accounting for 47% of all flat panel TVs shipped.
By the end of 2015, more than 500 million connected TVs will have shipped.
"The adoption of connected TV is not just taking place in developed regions," said DisplaySearch director of TV electronics research Paul Gray. "Emerging markets often have good broadband services, and there is a thirst from consumers to get the best content available."
DisplaySearch forecasts that more than 98 million TV sets with 802.11 wireless networking built-in will ship in 2015.
"Wi-Fi technologies are the foundation of smart TVs," said Gray. "We expect that in 2015, 35% of 46-inch or larger TVs in North America will be smart TVs, defined as having the following capabilities: able to retrieve content from the Internet without the restrictions of a portal; intelligent search and recommendations; upgradeable by its owner; and able to network seamlessly with other devices in the home."
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