Home Computing

Home computing is a tough subject. So far, no approach to home computing is satisfactory. At present day, advocates of home computing envisage a plethora of devices like light bulbs and kitchen appliances connected together for automation. The problem is that the idea of connected home appliances for automation is very far from the idea of home. Light bulbs have little to do with human relationships that define home.

It's instructional to compare the current status of home computing with personal computing. On personal computing gadgets like iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, people's work and life relationships are enhanced by social networking, personalized content, and apps for creativity. Present-day home computing has nothing to do with family values. It's a big mistake.

Many functionalities of home computing are currently implemented as personal computing. People connect with families with identical apps that people connect with friends and colleagues. There are ramifications. Shared devices like TV are registered under a specific person that has to relinquish control to others.

Perhaps it's better to regard home computing as a layer upon personal computing. Shared devices should be defined by shared identity, a group, not a person. From here it's easy to add social network, telephone, and cloud to the group. For example, home may have a list of shared contacts independent of any personal contacts. Missing calls may be directed to cellular phones. Home computing advancements are instrumental if ordinary telephones are to receive a upgrade.