Why the Smart Home Revolution Failed to Deliver on Its Promise
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Summary
The article examines why the smart home and IoT hype bubble that peaked around 2015 has largely deflated. It traces home automation back to the X10 protocol in 1975, then explores how early promises of seamless, automated living failed to materialize due to fragmentation, poor interoperability, security concerns, and consumer apathy. Many early players have exited the space, and the grand vision of a fully connected smart home remains largely unrealized.
Key quotes
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Fast-forward a decade and this dream has mostly evaporated along with many of the players in the space.
Home automation really kicked off back in 1975, when the X10 protocol and related device
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