We are surrounded by smart devices in our daily lives and we have come to rely on them like they are our second limb. Basically, a smart device is defined as an electronic device that is able to connect, share, and even interact with its users and other smart devices. Our homes are also not spared from being ultimately ‘plugged-in’ making many residences these days to be known as ‘smart homes’.

A typical ‘smart home’ is a residence that uses internet-connected devices to enable remote monitoring and management of appliances and systems, such as lighting and heating. Most of these homes can be set up through wireless or hard-wired systems, and the technology in it provides home owners with much convenience and cost savings.