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Why Are Most Smart Homes Still Quite Dumb?

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Explore the evolution of smart homes and the vision for a truly intelligent living space in this Web Summit talk. Delve into Nest Labs' approach to creating a "thoughtful home" where intelligent assistance seamlessly integrates into daily life. Learn about innovative products like the Nest Smart Thermostat and Nest Protect smoke alarm, and discover how emotional connections and voice interactions are reshaping home automation. Examine the importance of inter-device communication, cloud-to-cloud connectivity, and low latency in creating a cohesive smart home ecosystem. Gain insights into emerging technologies like Thread and Nest Weave that are driving the future of connected living.

Syllabus

Intro
Nest
Habituation
Home of the Jetsons
How can we make our home fit on our phones
Nest Smart Thermostat
Nest Protect
Smoke alarm
Emotional connection
Voice in colour
Interaction between products
Beyond Nest
Works Finesse
Cloud to Cloud
Low Latency
Thread
Nest Weave
Conclusion

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