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Old 08-08-2024, 06:34 AM
GizmoWhiskers
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
There is really no specific definition. You need to ask what features are available in the house.
A smart home... fits beautifully into a "smart city." Much futuristic a-do.

Taking the smart home a step further, the citizens of Lahaina in Maui Hawaii said "no" to Lahaina becoming a smart city. Hummm, what happened to Lahaina? Strange. At least a $4B settlement to rebuild has been agreed upon. Will it become a smart city though?
Wonder how they feel about smart homes??? Will have to wait and see how that city is rebuilt.

Wonder if the commissioners of Wildwood will push for smart city status?

Smart home means your home is ultimately connected to outside of your private dwelling for various services under the guides of "convenience" for yourself. Funny how the old "clap on clap off" was a thing of convenience. Using wifi to connect alexa is smart home basic as is smart wifi thermostats. One luxury at a time...

Smart home, smart city... it starts small and eventually becomes... what to who??? Smart home equals less privacy which matters to some not others. Different strokes for...

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