"There are a couple of universal truths about the smart home. Yes, you will come to treat your robot vacuum like a member of the family, and no, you cannot escape the fact that there will always be one light that doesn't turn on even though there's simply no reason it won't. These are just the facts. Beyond that, the only thing we know for sure about the smart home is that it's tricky to get right."
"On this episode of The Vergecast, we dig into some thorny smart home issues with our in-house smart home expert, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy. We spend the whole episode answering your questions about all the things you wonder about your smart homes. She offers tips, buying advice, and lots of expert knowledge about Apple's plans for the smart home, smart faucets, high-end smart home brands, Home Assistant, Matter, smoke alarms, and much more."
Smart homes come with predictable quirks, like strong attachment to robot vacuums and inexplicable lights that fail to turn on. Effective smart home setup requires navigating fragmented standards and ecosystems, optimizing control systems, and designing or customizing many basic features. The industry is trending toward better interoperability but remains imperfect. Practical expertise delivers actionable tips and buying guidance covering platform plans, smart faucets, premium smart home brands, Home Assistant, Matter, and smoke alarm choices. Direct help and follow-up questions can be pursued via a dedicated hotline or email for personalized support.
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