Experts disagree on the exact origins of the “smart” home, but many argue it can be traced back to the 1975 release of X10, a home-automation platform that used radio frequency bursts through a home’s existing wiring so users could remotely control devices using a command console.1
Did You Know? Experts disagree on the exact origins of the “smart” home, but many argue it can be traced back to the 1975 release of X10, a home-automation platform that used radio frequency bursts through a home’s existing wiring so users could remotely control devices using a command console.1