You probably know that guy. The one who for years has showed off about having Sonos playing music in every room, and double claps to open his blinds. Even if you haven't been to his house, he'll fill you with stories about a garage door that opens up 2 mins before you arrive. Of course, his main aim in all this is not really a betterment to his life's function, but a trophy to point to when front yard fountains became a home wear faux pas. Achieving these things up until now carried major costs running into the tens of thousands and countless hours of setup. More importantly, it involved putting trust into an ecosystem of products with no strong consumer facing brands.
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