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The Vergecast

CHAPTER

Navigating Smart Home Complexities

This chapter addresses the challenges of managing smart homes in a multi-user environment, highlighting issues with voice recognition and family-sharing limitations. It discusses Apple's role with the Matter smart home standard, the complexities of user experience, and the interplay between various ecosystems like HomeKit and Alexa. The conversation also evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of popular smart speakers and the potential for improved integration and audio experiences.

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