10/12/2026
A smart home shouldn't require you to find your phone every time you want to turn on a light.
Apps are useful, particularly when you're away from home, but everyday control should be simpler.
Keypads, touchscreens, remotes, voice control and automation can all play a role.
The right interface depends on what you're doing and where you are. Different people want different control options.
But sometimes, the smartest control is still a button on the wall,