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Re:Bought and returned set of WiFi home security cameras; ca... by crdoconnor on Sunday June 19, 2016 @02:08PM (#11933903)
We need a standardized protocol/set of protocols first - something that it's easy for manufacturers to adhere to which can handle:

* Pushing common actions in a standardized way (e.g. turn on light, flip channel on TV, raise thermostat to 28 degrees).

* Sending / receiving streams of data via UDP.

* Service registration / discovery & authentication.

* Encryption.

* Upgrading firmware.

And which has a diverse set of servers which can talk these protocols.

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Re:Bought and returned set of WiFi home security cameras; ca... by callalex on Sunday June 19, 2016 @03:24PM (#11934284)
This is already starting to happen, for example with HomeKit, but unfortunately instead of all the large manufacturers recognizing that working together would benefit everyone, they each try to create their own proprietary ecosystems with a race to the bottom.
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