What counts as AI at home today?

The phrase "AI at home" covers more than just voice assistants or connected gadgets. It includes any system that adapts, predicts, or automates based on your habits, preferences or behaviour — often in subtle ways you might not notice unless it stops working.

Common examples include:

• Thermostats that adjust heating based on your presence patterns
• Streaming apps that personalise suggestions to your mood or time of day
• Security cameras that flag motion based on what's "normal" for your home
• Wearables that coach sleep or fitness routines with adaptive feedback

AI here is less about robots and more about removing friction from everyday life — without locking you into complex systems you can't override or explain.

What most people want from home AI

• Less admin — fewer repetitive settings, smarter routines
• Lower bills — particularly through energy use optimisation
• Increased comfort — lights, heat and entertainment that adapt
• Resilience — setups that work even when cloud services fail

The site focuses on evaluating real gains and warning signs across each room, with attention to:

• How AI fails — edge cases where it breaks or confuses people
• What can be done offline or without sharing data
• When manual control matters more than automation

Start where it matters most to you

Browse by room, theme or outcome — all guides are standalone and pragmatically scoped. Examples include:

• Voice assistants — routines, hands-free tasks, and limits
• Security — smart locks, alerts, neighbourhood visibility
• Energy — heating automation vs manual override
• Health — wellbeing nudges, fall detection, reminders
• Kids — learning tools, screen limits, and boredom backups

Real homes aren't tech demos. This site aims to help you make them slightly less annoying, not futuristic.