Smart home technology allows for unlimited control over home systems like lighting, appliances, audio, and security through automation. Smart homes connect devices to communicate with each other and users. While hobbyists began developing smart home infrastructure in the 1960s, the term "smart home" was coined in 1984. General Electric pioneered smart home products in the mid-1960s like dishwashers and microwaves. Today, smart home products include internet-connected refrigerators, washing machines, and other appliances that can be controlled remotely. Smart home systems work through receivers that detect signals from transmitters to carry out commands from users through voice, remote, or computer.