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

Apple's smart home strategy faces two major hardware flaws that Siri AI improvements cannot fix, according to a PCMag analysis. The article argues that the company's reliance on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for smart home connectivity is insufficient compared to Thread and Matter, and that its lack of a dedicated smart home hub puts it behind competitors like Amazon and Google.

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 …