Honestly, what did you think Smart technology was really? It's all about marketing. Not only will you get ads, they spy/watch you so they can target you better. Also, the Smart products you buy are designed to be flawed, to make you jump through hoops to get and keep them working. Smart technology is not supposed to make your life better. It just wants to sell you out.

Smart home technology loves your credit card. What will happen when you run out of money?