Summary Tech giants like Amazon and Google are wresting control away from consumers with each software update. The degradation of features and user experience in smart devices have left consumers feeling cheated. Moving towards local control and investing in professional solutions may be key in navigating the smart home industry. As a child of the 90s, growing up bang in the middle of the cellphone and modern computing revolution, reading Asimov, watching Star Trek and re-runs of The Jetsons, I ...