AI Promises Smarter Homes But Impact Varies Across Devices
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Nest Learning Thermostat uses AI to optimize temperature based on your preferences over time. The algorithms run in the cloud based on data from many devices.
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Samsung's new smart fridges use AI for computer vision to recognize foods inside to save you manually inputting ingredients. The rest of the "AI" features are just existing smart home capabilities.
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CatGenie's "AI" litter box claims to customize and personalize waste management but it's unclear where the AI capabilities actually are.
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Roborock's robot vacuum uses AI computer vision to actively avoid obstacles like pet waste instead of just detecting boundaries.
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Briiv air purifier claims to use a unique AI algorithm for advanced air quality monitoring but the specifics are vague and lack technical details.