The cost of the smart home is going up
The smart home industry is experiencing rising costs as companies shift towards AI-driven subscription models. Google is expanding its Gemini for Home capabilities to allow third-party manufacturers to integrate these features into their services. While this move aims to create new revenue streams, consumers may face subscription fatigue without significant value improvements.
- ▪Google is expanding its AI-powered Gemini for Home capabilities to other manufacturers.
- ▪The shift towards subscription models aims to provide a sustainable revenue stream for smart home companies.
- ▪Consumers may experience subscription fatigue if the new AI features do not deliver real value.
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