For years, the phrase "smart home" conjured images of Silicon Valley executives asking a voice assistant to change their light bulbs to a neon purple hue or refrigerators that tweet when you’re out of milk. It felt like a playground for the tech-obsessed—a collection of expensive toys that offered more "wow factor" than actual value. But as we navigate 2026, the narrative has shifted. At Extreme Renovations , we’ve seen the transition firsthand. What was once dismissed as a "