# Siri AI Can Only Do So Much. For Smart Home Dominance, Apple Needs to Improve These Two Products, and Fast

> Source: <https://uk.pcmag.com/smart-home/166977/siri-ai-can-only-do-so-much-for-smart-home-dominance-apple-needs-to-improve-these-two-products-and-f>
> Published: 2026-08-29 15:00:00+00:00

As a longtime technology journalist, I’ve slogged through multiple smart home platform transitions and poorly implemented gadgets. It's easy to be skeptical; companies [discontinue devices](https://uk.pcmag.com/home-security/157319/google-discontinues-nest-protect-smart-smoke-alarm) and [services](https://uk.pcmag.com/smart-home/148769/amazon-discontinues-alexa-guard-will-require-subscription-for-its-best-features) every year, and home voice assistants still need work.

That said, an honest evaluation of …