Apple was recently awarded a patent in what some refer to as the next technology frontier, a blend of hardware and software working harmoniously in a home, also known as home automation. The patent features location data technology which allows your primary devices, like your phone or computer to trigger the secondary devices in your home, like your lights and thermostat, based on where you are. Judging by the patent it won’t be long before you’ll be able to control your car, computer, thermostat and even your oven effortlessly via your Apple device. This patent brings Apple, and their many users, one step closer to a fully automated smarthome, which is probably in the very near future.
