Summary
How do people actually use smart home technology, and what does it change in their lives? The authors interviewed eleven Malaysian users, each with at least two years of experience, using semi-structured face-to-face interviews. Themes were drawn from the interviews by constant comparison during coding.
Keywords: Internet of Things, smart home, home automation, quality of life, Malaysia
1. Six Uses of Smart Home Technology
2. Impact on Quality of Life
- Practical: saved time, better security and safety, better home conditions, convenience, comfort and fun.
- Care: better health tracking, family care and energy conservation.
- Psychological: an enhanced self-image, companionship, and a stronger sense of belonging and closeness within the family.
3. Why It Matters
The study fills a gap by showing how smart home technology is used in practice in Malaysia. It lays groundwork for future adoption research and gives vendors guidance on designing IoT products and services around the uses and benefits people value most.
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Cite This Paper
Leong, Y. R., Tajudeen, F. P., & Yeong, W. C. (2022). Usage and impact of the internet-of-things-based smart home technology: A quality-of-life perspective. Universal Access in the Information Society, 23(1), 345-364. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10209-022-00937-0
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