Well IoT is a space that is rich in data, much of it personal even if you are unaware. Turning on a lightbulb or heating seems harmless enough, until you realise that this gives potential access to your entire daily routine. When this is linked to an app accessing your phone’s data, the potential for misuse is obvious. Here at Ovon therefore we always design with the consumer in mind, thinking how we would want our own data to be used. Minimising access to unneeded data and secure systems to prevent third-party interference should be at the forefront of an IoT consumer’s mindset.

Apple’s move therefore we see as a positive step forward for tech and IoT in particular, as it yet again raises awareness of the value of data and the need to judge a product by all its attributes, including privacy. Well-designed products, such as the ones we produce, will continue as a result to lead the way over unsecure systems that allow vulnerabilities in people’s smart homes.