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A smart home or building uses

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devices connected via the Internet to allow for

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remote monitoring and management of appliances and systems. 

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Smart home technology, also known as home automation, 

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provides homeowners with added security, 

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convenience and energy efficiency. 

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It allows them to control smart devices simply with

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an app on their smartphone, or other networked device. 

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Smart homeowners can control lighting

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systems remotely, schedule and monitor thermostats,

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grant or deny home access through smart locks,

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check in on security cameras, and even brew coffee remotely. 

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Machine learning and artificial

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intelligence systems powered by Amazon, Google and

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Apple also contribute to a smart home. 

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Beyond the smart home is the smart building, 

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which is very much the same but on a grander scale with a focus

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on lighting, energy, thermostats and security. 

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As with any new technology, vendors are still working

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to address security and complexity concerns. 

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And those remain challenges to adoption despite smart

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technology's convenience and efficiencies.