"smart home" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: smart homes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} smart home (plural smart homes)
  1. A home equipped with an automation system controlling such things as lighting, climate, entertainment systems, and appliances. Wikipedia link: home automation Related terms: domotic, Internet of Things Translations (home equipped with an automation system): розу́мний дім (rozúmnyj dim) (Ukrainian)
    Sense id: en-smart_home-en-noun-9nYhh5ZO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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