What Smart Homes Will—And Won't—Do In 2017

December 28, 2016

By: Fast Company

Of all the tech industry's current obsessions, smart homes might have the biggest gap between fantasy and reality. We've been dreaming of a home that runs itself—restocking supplies, maximizing energy efficiency, and even performing some chores—but for the most part we got glorified remote controls for appliances instead.

Even if a true smart home is further off, we'll get that much closer in 2017. Here's what to expect next year—and what will remain elusive:

They'll Finally Understand Context

For years, Nest thermostats have tracked whether you're home or away, and used that information to adjust the temperature and control other smart home devices. That kind of contextual awareness should expand in several ways next year.

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