Smart Home News Podcast
S01E13

No More Digital Rent

19:35
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We explore the rising cost of smart home ownership, from SimpleSafe's $50/month doorbell to Apple's iCloud Plus requirements for advanced HomeKit features. We contrast this 'digital rent' with a growing movement towards local, subscription-free hardware like Ugreen's Homeagent and reliable Z-Wave networks, emphasizing true data ownership and physical infrastructure.

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