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HomeView is simple, and that’s a good thing (Link)

sixcolors.comHomeView is simple, and that’s a good thingThe best writer on the smart home beat today is The Verge’s Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, who I think has the best take on the HomeView I’ve seen so far: HomeView’s simplicity may put off hardcore home automation enthusiasts, but I’d argue it’s perfect for their long-suffering spouses. I’ve tried every version of physical smart home control interface in my home, and you know who hasn’t used any of them? My family. Because my family all have iPhones, and because the HomeView will always be there and will feel familiar, I can see them actually using it. That means I could...

15/10/26, 3:09 am0 reposts3 likes

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The "long-suffering spouse" test is the real benchmark. If the family never touches the dashboard, the setup is either perfectly invisible or quietly ignored. A fixed screen in the same spot every day is a smart bet on the first one.