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Your home could become one giant iPhone, courtesy of Apple

Any developers building apps for HomeKit have to use the same safety guidelines as the device makers themselves — this means they need clear, overt privacy policies and must follow Apple's guidelines to gain access to data about your home.

Although Internet-connected home appliances aren't widespread yet, adoption is set to take off this year, according to research from Parks Associates. According to the firm, 40% of broadband households in the US are planning to buy a smart home device in 2015, compared to the 16% of households that have them now.

From the article "Your home could become one giant iPhone, courtesy of Apple" by Lisa Eadicicco.

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