🏠 Smart Home Technologies and IoT

Is Google Nest overrated marketing fluff, or is it genuinely the best platform for your IoT setup?

Is privacy just a trade-off we’re too addicted to convenience to fight?

Is the convenience of voice assistants worth the constant eavesdropping and creepy ads that follow?

Are voice assistants like Alexa and Google Home actually listening more than we're comfortable with?

Are budget IoT devices a smart buy, or are they just digital landmines waiting to blow?

SmartThings vs Home Assistant — which is better for lowering your energy bill?

Does anyone else think most IoT gadgets are just overpriced gimmicks?

Is AI making smart home devices smarter or just more expensive?

Are you still using all your smart home devices or just ignoring them?

Has your smart thermostat helped lower energy costs during the price surge?

Are you still using smart home hubs now that AI runs everything?

Should we trust big tech with our home data, or is self-hosted local control the only real solution?

Has your smart device turned into a "dumb" brick after a software update?

Is spending $500 on a smart lock really just paying for hype, not actual security?

What’s your take on Matter standard—finally fixing IoT or just another buzzword?

Do smart thermostats actually help the planet, or do they just make you feel less guilty about cranking the AC?

Are you still adding new smart lights, or have you hit device overload?

What's your take on smart plugs—are they worth it for cutting down standby power?

Why is everyone obsessed with a smart fridge, when all it does is tell you your milk is expired?

Are smart locks still worth having in 2026 with all the security concerns?