🏠 Smart Home Technologies and IoT

After recent security breaches, are you unplugging your smart speakers?

With Matter 1.3 here, are you ditching proprietary hubs for universal controllers?

Would you switch from a traditional security system to a solar-powered smart camera?

Are connected appliances worth the trouble for a greener home?

Would you switch from Alexa to Google Home if it meant better privacy controls?

Is the privacy risk of IoT gadgets blown out of proportion, or are we all ignoring a real threat?

SmartThings vs Home Assistant — which smart home hub actually respects your privacy?

Is anyone else sceptical of how much data your IoT devices are hoarding?

Is a wired, local-only smart home always better than a wireless, cloud-dependent setup, or is that just old-school gatekeeping?

Is Matter just a marketing gimmick that killed real innovation in IoT?

Are you delaying a smart home purchase due to new security concerns this year?

Should we ban voice assistants to stop companies from spying through your own thermostat?

Are smart home brands like Nest and Ring overpriced, or do you get what you pay for?

What’s your take on IoT sensors for reducing water waste in the garden?

Are you still trusting smart locks after recent security flaws?

Is a smart thermostat worth it if you're trying to live more sustainably?

Is the Amazon Echo really that much better than the Google Nest Hub for smart home tech?

What's your take on smart home tech that actually respects your privacy out of the box?

Would you switch from a Raspberry Pi to Home Assistant Yellow for your automation server?

Is a $50 smart plug actually worth it for cutting your electric bill?