Everyone seems to have a different definition of a “smart home.” For some, it’s asking Alexa to turn on the lights. For others, it’s having dozens of sensors and automations running quietly in the background. But right now, what passes as “smart” in the consumer market often feels half-baked.
From my perspective, there are three big problems holding smart homes back—and unless these are fixed, the term “smart home” will remain misleading.