Anyone else getting increasingly skeptical of smart home product reviews by influencers? I’ve noticed a trend where they gloss over potential flaws and heavily exaggerate the benefits, especially when it comes to ease of use and integration. We’re talking about things like voice assistant compatibility issues,claims about energy savings that seem wildly optimistic,and oversimplifying the learning curve for less tech-savvy users.
It feels like a lot of these endorsements are turning into outright misleading advertising. I saw one influencer showcase a smart thermostat, promising it would “completely revolutionize” your energy bill, without even mentioning factors like home insulation or local climate.That’s just irresponsible.
What are your thoughts? Have you been burned by a smart home suggestion that turned out to be too good to be true? What ethical responsibilities do influencers have when promoting this kind of technology, especially when many of the benefits are frequently enough subtle and dependent on individual circumstances? It truly seems like more openness is desperately needed.