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Do Map View User Interfaces Simplify Smart Home Management?

According to Parks Associates, the average U.S. household with internet access in 2023 had 17 connected devices, and that number has steadily increased from the eight devices reported in 2015, according to the consumer technology research firm.

From the article, "Do Map View User Interfaces Simplify Smart Home Management?" by Zachary Comeau  

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