#home automation

Are you really “future-proofing” your home or just paying to be a beta tester for products that will be obsolete in two years?

Should you really spend $200+ on a smart thermostat when a programmable one already saves you money?

How is your smart home helping you save on energy bills this year?

Is the smart home revolution just a way to sell you more junk you don't actually need?

Are smart home gadgets solving real problems or just creating new ones for you?

Are Amazon smart plugs useful or just a waste of money?

Would you ever build a smart home from scratch with off-the-shelf parts?

How do you secure your smart home without locking yourself out?

Do you actually trust Amazon or Google to run your home security—or are you just lazy?

Does paying $200 for a smart lock actually get you security, or are you just buying overpriced convenience?

Has AI assistants made smart home hubs feel obsolete for you?

Has anyone switched from Alexa to Google Home and actually found it worth the hassle?

Do hardcore smart home nerds ruin the experience for normal people who just want things to work?

Do hardcore smart home fans gatekeep simple setups because they spent thousands on useless sensors?

Has the smart home bubble finally burst or is IoT just hitting its stride?

Smart home gadgets often clash with each other — is this a real benefit, or just frustration dressed up as convenience?

Are smart home hubs actually necessary, or just expensive gateways tech enthusiasts force on everyone?

Is your smart thermostat helping with sustainability or just hype?

Are smart home devices actually helpful, or just another way for companies to spy on you for profit?

Does anyone else think smart home tech is still way too dependent on dodgy cloud servers?