Smart phone technology is readying us to embrace the connected home

Home automation is not a new concept. For decades, glorified egg timers and clunky remotes have turned off and on lights, opened garage doors and controlled indoor temperatures.
So why are “smart homes” suddenly a buzzword in today’s technology market?
In truth, the answer isn’t even about your home. It’s about you — and, ultimately, your smartphone as an extension of yourself.
The first iPhone was released in 2007, but it wasn’t until 2012 when sales re