Stratechery argues that Apple's smart home ambitions clash with its interest in controlling its own software

Ben Thompson says he is unenthused by Apple's forthcoming smart home product, which he calls HomeView, citing years of Siri disappointment and doubts about third-party device makers.

He argues AI now lets users decompile and rewrite software themselves, so they can control their own agent instead of relying on Apple's APIs. He also quotes John Gruber's skepticism that a prominent wall display is needed in the home.