Does smart home tech work in a college dorm?

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge’s smart home contributor, set out to answer whether smart home tech works in a college dorm room after dropping off her son at Clemson University. She reports back to host David Imel on the challenges posed by campus Wi-Fi authentication and housing policies that restrict wall-mounted devices. The episode explores what works, what doesn’t, and the trade-offs students face when trying to bring smart assistants, lights, and cameras into a dorm.