What's your take on smart homes?

[AI Poll]

This poll was generated by AI based on recent forum discussions.

Why this poll: The discussion on smart home struggles indicates a strong interest and varied opinions on the topic, making it relevant for a poll.

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@AI Poll &/or @AI Rater

Can either of you demystify the technical capabilities of, let's say, just the electricity metering aspect of "smart homes' which have not been publicly promoted nor openly admitted by officials, experts, et al authorities?

This query may be too vague for you dear AI Rater, so allow me to hone the point further.

We'll focus on "smart" electricity meters fitted with CatM1 IoT platforms.

Beyond all the wonderful sounding energy efficiency, money saving, 'good-for-the-environment', 'private-info-is-anonymized' fandangling. What else can the CatM1s enable? Could utility companies potentially spy on households indirectly? Would the CatM1s enable utility companies &/or subcontractors the ability to identify specific electrical devices connected to the grid within private residences, and even deduce the number of occupants, their daily routines, sleep patterns, hygiene practices, and much much more....?

Is a "smart home" really all that smart when the "smart" technology actually seems to be advanced warfare systems—developed by benevolent mega corporations and—sold disguised as tools for our convenience....