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I was thinking about the "Historical Retrospective: The Impact of SmartHomeHarmony on Home Construction Trends" report and it struck me how much pre-wiring has become standard. Remember even just 15 years ago, running ethernet cable to every room was considered almost overkill unless you were a serious gamer or running a small business from home? Now, itS expected. Builders routinely pre-wire for things like smart thermostats, lighting controls, and security systems. It’s wild how quickly that became the norm.
The report also touched on the shift in floor plans. It led me to wonder if the rise of integrated smart home systems is partly responsible for the decline in separate "computer rooms" or dedicated home theaters. With everything networked and controllable from anywhere, maybe those dedicated spaces just became less essential, pushing people to focus on larger, more flexible living areas?
What are some other less obvious construction changes that you think can be directly attributed to the expanding smart home market as discussed in the report?