SMART CONTROLS

Assembling a vast collection of smart home gear is no longer a niche pursuit. It’s a valid option for just about anyone who wants to improve the atmosphere in their home, save energy, or automate tasks.

But if there’s one thing off-putting about today’s smart home, it’s the fact that rather than making things easier, going smart seems on the surface to add complexity to everyday tasks. What might once have meant pushing a button now means asking a voice assistant