I have never understood the ‘connected’ craze. My PC, and my phone can access the internet. I can turn lights on and off myself, same for the thermostat. What else do I need?
Well, it’s useful in some cases like vacation homes. You can make sure the place is locked up remotely after guests leave. Let’s say the place is in a very hot climate. You can kick the air conditioning on 12 hours before you get there, so it’s 72 inside rather than 95. That kind of thing.
“I have never understood the ‘connected’ craze. “
It’s a great idea; in theory .
If it was secure and everything was reliable there many benefits it offers.