Smarter Homes: Moving From Tech For Tech’s Sake To Tech With A Purpose
Smart home technologies have seen significant advancements this year. Strides in artificial intelligence (AI) have brought us closer to a future in which our homes aren't just a hodgepodge of high-tech devices but personalized ecosystems that anticipate and cater to our needs with minimal input. The dream of an intuitive automated home is coming within reach—yet we're not quite there. The individual tech devices already in millions of homes aren't inherently designed to offer such an experience. For some time, consumers have had to deal with smart devices that aren't as smart as they claim to be. These devices promise to provide the ultimate solution to their lifestyle needs, but they often fall short. Because of this, many people are reluctant to embrace the connected home fully.
