Internet-connected "smart home" IoT devices have rapidly increased in popularity; however, relatively little is known about how these technologies are affecting interpersonal relationships in multi-occupant households. In this study, we conduct 13 semi-structured interviews and survey 508 individuals from a variety of backgrounds to discover and categorize how home IoT devices have affected interpersonal relationships . We highlight several themes, providing large-scale  data about the pervasiveness of interpersonal costs and benefits of home IoT devices. These results also inform follow-up studies and design priorities for future IoT technologies to amplify positive and reduce negative interpersonal effects.
Internet-connected consumer devices have rapidly increased in popularity; however, relatively little is known about how these technologies are affecting interpersonal relationships in multi-occupant households. In this study, we conduct 13 semi-structured interviews and survey 508 individuals from a variety of backgrounds to discover and categorize how consumer IoT devices are affecting interpersonal relationships in the United States . We highlight several themes, providing large-scale exploratory data about the pervasiveness of interpersonal costs and benefits of consumer IoT devices. These results also inform follow-up studies and design priorities for future IoT technologies to amplify positive and reduce negative interpersonal effects.
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"smart home" IoT
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home IoT devices have affected interpersonal relationships
consumer IoT devices are affecting interpersonal relationships in the United States
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home
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