Why The Smart Home Bubble Popped
Summary
The article revisits the rise and fall of consumer smart homes, arguing that an explosion of IoT standards and cloud dependencies led to fragmented ecosystems, privacy concerns, and unreliable experiences. It notes locally hosted alternatives like Home Assistant, but acknowledges that non-technical users struggle to implement and maintain them. The piece advocates for simpler, interoperable, privacy-first approaches and open standards as a path forward.