# Siri AI Isn't Enough: The 2 Major Hardware Flaws Holding Apple's Smart Home Back

> Source: <https://au.pcmag.com/smart-home/119599/siri-ai-isnt-enough-the-2-major-hardware-flaws-holding-apples-smart-home-back>
> Published: 2026-08-31 16:25:43+00:00

If you've experimented with smart home tech for any length of time, you've likely slogged through multiple platform transitions and poorly implemented gadgets. It's easy to be skeptical; companies [discontinue devices](https://au.pcmag.com/home-security/110321/google-discontinues-nest-protect-smart-smoke-alarm) and [services](https://au.pcmag.com/smart-home/101766/amazon-discontinues-alexa-guard-will-require-subscription-for-its-best-features) every year, and home voice assistants still need …