Inside Home: Apple’s plan to finally give you a smarter house

It's worth wondering if we'd be further along in our quest for the ultimate smart home if we had never called it a Smart Home. The idea that an entire dwelling could achieve something approaching sentience in one-fell swoop was always ludicrous. While our homes represent a singular idea, they're comprised of a million competing ones. We buy what we like and what we think will fill a utility gap. The refrigerator is purchased for one reason, while the electric stove is for another.