How would you like your refrigerator to alert you when you're running low on your favorite foods? Or tell you who's ringing your doorbell? With smart home technology, all of these scenarios are possible. If you're interested in investing in this type of technology, it's important to be aware of the pros and cons. Read on to learn more — and to find out if home automation is right for you.
All things considered, smart home technology offers significant advantages while still having some drawbacks. As the technology matures and advances, it's likely that manufacturers will be able to mitigate the drawbacks, making smart home technology easier and safer to deploy. And with the current speed of technological advancement, that time could be sooner rather than later.