The article discusses the evolving concept of the American dream, highlighting a shift from traditional home ownership to the potential of building a smart home. With the rise of the Internet of Things, individuals can embrace smart home technology to improve daily life without the financial burden of home ownership. Essential to this transition is obtaining a smart speaker, which acts as a central control point for various gadgets. The author recommends the Google Nest Mini for its affordability and effectiveness in managing smart home tasks despite its limitations in music playback.
The classic American dream may be dead, but at least we have the Internet of Things and the never-ending font of smart home products it's given rise to.
If you're like me, a debt-drowning millennial who will probably never own walls and a roof outright, you can still have a smart home that feels functional.
The first thing you’ll need to start smartening up your rented dwelling is a way to scream at all your gadgets, meaning a smart speaker.
I use a 2nd-gen Google Nest Mini, which I got for free, and it serves its purpose well in a smart home despite not being great for music.
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