Download the free report here: psfk.com/report/home-debrief PSFK’s Home Debrief, developed in partnership with the Atlantic, examines how a new generation of connected technologies are changing the ways that residents communicate and cohabit with one another. From synchronized control ecosystems to ongoing monitoring platforms, residents and their relationships are not only prioritized, but empowered and fully optimized in the home. Our full report contains expert insights about the benefits of these connected systems, as well as best-in-class examples, key consumer implications and actionable strategies for better home design, implementation and experiences.

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REPORT SUMMARY
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MAKING THE CONNECTED HOME MORE HUMAN
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• 9 trends powering changes in home living
• 27 best-in-class examples showcasing residential empowerment
and elevated peace-of-mind
• Key insights on the impacts of residential routines, homelife and
intrapersonal relations
• Exclusive thought-leadership and interviews from industry experts
and home technology designers from Nest, LifeEdited & IFTTT
PSFK’s Home Debrief, developed in partnership with The Atlantic,
examines how a new generation of connected technologies are
changing the ways that residents communicate and cohabit with
one another. From synchronized control ecosystems to ongoing
monitoring platforms, residents and their relationships are not
only prioritized, but empowered and fully optimized in the home.
The 36 page report includes :
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Version 1.0 | Published August 2017
PSFK’s Home Debrief, produced in partnership with The
Atlantic, surveys the impact that next-generation residential
technologies are having on family and interpersonal
relationships at home. Research for the Home Debrief was
completed using the same grounded theory analysis
methodology that PSFK employs to provide its members with
insights, immersion and advice to make better products,
services and experiences. It is supplemented with in-depth
interviews from experts in connected living, product design
and family psychology.
About This
Report
Download the Full Report at: psfk.com/home-debrief
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Piers Fawkes
Founder & President

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Headaches
In The Modern Home
Today’s residents have
responsibilities that
compete with home life
Juggle their needs
and preferences
with others
Can’t control all the
dangers inside or
outside the home
24% of all U.S.
employees do
some or all of their
work at home.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2016
British couples are
most likely to argue
about the temperature
of the home (22%),
leaving lights on (22%)
and the heating (18%).
E.ON Survey of British Consumers, 2017
Parents with children ages
4-14 reported that their
children play outside just
over four hours a week,
compared to the 8.2 hours a
week that they played
outside as children.
National Trust, 2016

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Evolving
Household Dynamics
Physical Ties Omni-Connections
Personal Spaces Adaptive Ecosystems
Competing Calendars Streamlined Routines
Daily To-Dos Seamless Task Management
Information Overload Tech Enlightenment

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Tech-Forward Strategies For
A More Connected Home
How Can We Connect
When We’re Apart?
Extended Presence
Synced Experiences
How Can We Agree
When We Disagree?
Responsive OS
Contextual Orchestration
Inspired Optimization
How Can Technology
Set You Free?
Background Assistance
Social Catalysts
Why Don’t We Go
Outside More?
Ambient Safety Net
Open Door Community
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7. Home Debrief with
5 Steps To Make A Connected
Home More Human
Use Always-On Devices,
So You Don’t Have To Be
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Build In Flexibility To
Account For Life’s Surprises
Mediate Differences Through
A Technological Third Party
Open Doors For
Assistive Partners
Leverage Home Insights
As Catalysts To Connect
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REPORT SUMMARY
#12 HOME DEBRIEF
MAKING THE CONNECTED HOME MORE HUMAN
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