The Dream of S.A.R.A.H. and J.A.R.V.I.S.: Why I Build a Smart Home

I. Roots in Fiction

Ever since I was a child, movies and TV series have sparked a deep fascination in me. While others saw science fiction, I saw a roadmap for the future. One of my absolute favorites was Eureka. The AI in that show, S.A.R.A.H. (Self-Actuated Residential Automated Habitat), was the epitome of what a home should be: an intelligent environment that doesn’t just “function,” but truly “lives” with its inhabitants.