All Jupiter Broadcasting Shows Turn the Flock Off | The Launch 🚀 41
Nov 12, 2025
Flock cameras are stirring controversy again, highlighting issues of privacy and wrongful accusations. The trend of 'dumb homes' is discussed, with homeowners opting for simplicity and privacy over smart tech. Personal experiences with smart devices reveal both benefits and concerns about data security. Shocking case studies demonstrate how Flock's data led to a wrongful accusation of theft. The fallout from Flock contracts in various municipalities raises crucial questions about surveillance ethics and community privacy.
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Why Dumb Homes Are Trending
- Many homeowners prefer 'dumb homes' because constant connected tech produces anxiety, cost, and obsolescence.
- Open standards and offline-first ecosystems can preserve smart benefits without vendor lock-in or privacy loss.
Build Smart Homes With Open Standards
- Use open standards and offline-first tools like Home Assistant to avoid vendor lock-in and privacy-compromising clouds.
- Design automation so families never need to interact with complex systems; automate common tasks and provide simple overrides.
Holiday Light Rituals
- Chris shares a family ritual of letting each child pick holiday light colors, making automation feel special.
- He says correct automation keeps day-to-day lighting simple while reserving changes for occasions.
