Hello everyone,
I am generally knowledgeable and open-minded when it comes to IT, but I’m not really comfortable with "Smart Home" technology. That’s why I’m asking the community why you decided to go for it, especially in light of my concerns.
Overall, I don’t see much value in the typical smart home features. This is partly due to my way of living, but also largely because of the functions offered. For example, I don’t feel the need to control lighting via smartphone. Each room has appropriate light switches or motion sensors. Controlling blinds/shutters is unnecessary for me since I deliberately opted not to install shutters, except for two large south-facing windows. The same applies to a ventilation system, which I don’t have nor need. Turning devices on and off via an app strikes me as unnecessary.
What bothers me in particular is the multitude of protocols, the proprietary technology, and manufacturer-dependent software. I simply do not want to buy and install an expensive system from a manufacturer when I don’t know if they will still exist in five years or whether and how the software will be further developed.
Devices that can actually be usefully controlled via app now come with Wi-Fi capability and a matching app, so I don’t need a complex smart home system for that. For example, heating systems/heat pumps, photovoltaic systems, charging stations, video intercoms, robot vacuum cleaners, etc. Whether you really need an app for a washing machine, refrigerator, or dishwasher is debatable, but even these appliances have become "smart" nowadays.
Maybe I’m missing a significant advantage of smart home technology—if so, please feel free to fill in my knowledge gap!
I am generally knowledgeable and open-minded when it comes to IT, but I’m not really comfortable with "Smart Home" technology. That’s why I’m asking the community why you decided to go for it, especially in light of my concerns.
Overall, I don’t see much value in the typical smart home features. This is partly due to my way of living, but also largely because of the functions offered. For example, I don’t feel the need to control lighting via smartphone. Each room has appropriate light switches or motion sensors. Controlling blinds/shutters is unnecessary for me since I deliberately opted not to install shutters, except for two large south-facing windows. The same applies to a ventilation system, which I don’t have nor need. Turning devices on and off via an app strikes me as unnecessary.
What bothers me in particular is the multitude of protocols, the proprietary technology, and manufacturer-dependent software. I simply do not want to buy and install an expensive system from a manufacturer when I don’t know if they will still exist in five years or whether and how the software will be further developed.
Devices that can actually be usefully controlled via app now come with Wi-Fi capability and a matching app, so I don’t need a complex smart home system for that. For example, heating systems/heat pumps, photovoltaic systems, charging stations, video intercoms, robot vacuum cleaners, etc. Whether you really need an app for a washing machine, refrigerator, or dishwasher is debatable, but even these appliances have become "smart" nowadays.
Maybe I’m missing a significant advantage of smart home technology—if so, please feel free to fill in my knowledge gap!
This will come for parts of the population. I am fairly certain of that. Not tomorrow or the day after, but it will come. Just like the denied insurance coverage for the heart surgery because the person smoked too much and exercised too little in the year before the heart attack.
Schimi179114 Aug 2021 08:57But every ‘smart’ system is only as good as the data it is fed.
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hampshire14 Aug 2021 09:10The efficiency of a house can be greatly improved with smart and intelligent platform- and application-independent controls. This technology is absolutely practical and proven. It’s not just a gadget for homes but is also used in offices and other commercial buildings. There, it has become indispensable and provides significant benefits.
I don’t feel like dealing with this at home or contacting a service provider. What I would get in return just isn’t worth it to me.
I don’t feel like dealing with this at home or contacting a service provider. What I would get in return just isn’t worth it to me.
Sahitaz schrieb:Because it drives 70,000 - 80,000 km (43,000 - 50,000 miles) every year (at least that’s the case for me due to work right now).
Why do I sell my car again after a few years?
Mycraft schrieb:That’s true if you engage with the technology. If not, many moments of perceived helplessness can arise.
The fear that the house controls and makes decisions for the person is unfounded.
Hangman schrieb:ECM Technika IV.
Why do you all have such complicated coffee machines?
Mycraft schrieb:That’s true. We are switching the fleet at my employer to Tesla and developing a mobility concept for employees with e-bikes, public transport passes, and Twizzys. The Tesla Model 3 is actually cheaper than a Golf diesel in the fleet (TCO). Inconsistently, I still drive a diesel daily for work. Probably for another two years. Maybe by then, there will be an electric vehicle that suits me as a complete package. The electric drive also outperforms a diesel with 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque; charging is uncomplicated and fast with Tesla and its superior charging infrastructure. Unfortunately, Tesla is ruled out for me due to the feel and aesthetics.
No matter how you look at it, people need to be forced to do many things. Nothing changes by itself.
Environmental protection or cars are the best examples.
hampshire schrieb:
Charging is straightforward and fast with Tesla and its superior charging infrastructure.What is the exact model of the car? Maybe Tesla isn’t completely off the table for me when it comes to feel and appearance? 😀
Just looked it up ... I want a tradesman’s vehicle 😎
Don’t they even have a station wagon / estate version?
If not, it’s out for me due to lack of space. 🙄
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hampshire14 Aug 2021 17:24manohara schrieb:
What is the exact name of the special car?Model 3 for field sales, Model Y for the service engineers.Similar topics