Strategies

This section explains the scope and limitations of the four different levels of smart home equipment & services now available

IOT Widgets—typically user-installed (DIY),
Basic Systems leased from a National Service Provider
Mini-Platforms—which address a limited set of specific needs, installed DIY or by a Pro
Custom Systems—designed and installed by a Pro

STRATEGIES points out the limitations of the IOT devices that dominate smart home marketing today—especially when user-installed—and the long-term costs of leased systems. It then makes the case for professionally designed and installed systems and services.