do-it-yourself

The smart home market holds out the possibility of being a game changer with a world of helpful promises made by HomeKit, Nest, Vivint, Philips and others.

One of the most daunting tasks for any platform or device vendor in the smart home market is identifying which type of company offers the best opportunity for long-term success – security providers, multiple service operators (MSOs), smart home specialists, do-it-yourself (DIY) smart-home systems or utilities.