Dev Tools · 1h ago
Smart Homes Need an Operating Layer, Not Just Gadgets
The current smart home model relies on isolated device commands, leaving coordination to users. A proposed operating layer would use a capability graph, context model, policy layer, and planner to automate complex intents like energy savings or focus mode. This shift from command-response to coordination could make smart homes truly intelligent.
Meridian48 take
The concept is compelling but faces significant hurdles in privacy, interoperability, and user trust before becoming practical.
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