We've all heard the buzz: Smart home voice devices are the wave of the future. But what, exactly, does the rising popularity of smart home devices mean for home automation?
In a nutshell, smart home devices allow homeowners to control many home functions and devices through the sound of a voice, or with the touch of a smart phone button. Not only will thermostats, door locks, hot water heaters, window shades, security cameras and appliances respond to the spoken word, they'll also send info right back, too.