Smart home technologies have long been envisioned as a mainstay in future residential
buildings; however, residential smart home technologies have fallen short of expectations …

Smart homes face unique security, privacy, and usability challenges because they are multi-
user, multi-device systems that affect the physical environment of all inhabitants of the home …

Recent research and articles in popular press have raised concerns about the privacy risks
that smart home devices can create for incidental users—people who encounter smart home …

Manufacturers of smart home consumer devices like home theatres, music players, voice-
based assistants, smart lighting, and security cameras have widely adopted the Internet of …

Deceptive design patterns (sometimes called “dark patterns”) are user interface design
elements that may trick, deceive, or mislead users into behaviors that often benefit the party …

Smart home technologies (SHT) refer to devices that provide some degree of digitally
connected, automated, or enhanced services to household occupants. Smart homes have …

Smart homes are gaining popularity due to their convenience and efficiency, both of which
come at the expense of increased complexity of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Due to the …

Household smart devices-internet-connected thermostats, lights, door locks, and more-have
increased greatly in popularity. These devices provide convenience, yet can introduce …

Smart home products aren't living up to their promise. They claim to transform the way we
live, providing convenience, energy efficiency, and safety. However, the reality is …

Over the last decade, smart home technology (SHT) has become an integral part of modern
households. As a result, smart home ecosystems blend with daily social life, appropriated …