When the fridge says your lettuce has spoiled: Smart homes more affordable
| September 16, 2008 |  View for printing |
Eat your heart out, George Jetson.
New gadgets and technology can automate a house to the point where homeowners are alerted when food in the fridge goes bad, for example, irrigation systems monitor dew levels, and toilets medically analyze urine. Some of these controls even allow users to control systems on the road and by cellphone.
Smart-home features are still pretty pricey, but costs are expected to come down as the demand for more convenience grows and technology becomes more accessible and affordable.
By J.W. Elphinstone, AP Business Writer
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