Introduction

Introduction

As the world has shown exponential innovation within the computation sector in the last twenty years, researchers are attempting to predict which areas in our daily lives will be impacted the most by the steady integration of modern technology. With the rise of commonly heard devices such as Alexa voice assistants, or Ring doorbells, homeowners are now implementing an increasingly complex ecosystem of the internet of things found within their homes for. Such homes are frequently referred as smart homes. In this paper we will discuss what a smart home is, how it can impact the medical field, as well as the potential security and ethical threats that surround it.