Inspired by a listener's question, Adam and Richard go back to basics in this episode and explain some fundamental concepts about smart home technology. Including: What is a smart home? What's a platform? What's a standard? What's the difference between a "warm" light and a "soft" one? And how does a smart device know how to do anything?

Previously...

- Insteon Goes Dark & Cloud vs. Local https://www.smarthome.fm/episodes/208-insteon

- Hubs and Bridges https://www.smarthome.fm/episodes/180

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