I'd love to see the INTERNET of Things be replaced by the INTRANET of Things.
Remote access can be handled through a VPN, so there's no need for a remote server. I'm assuming that the device in question has computing hardware that's at least on par with a $9 CHIP.
What's really needed is for secure and easy to set up VPNs (to connect back to your home network) to become a thing, then the remote access problems are taken care of. After this, each IoT device's app just needs to look for the device and possibly give the user a gentle VPN reminder if it can't find it.
Of course, a VPN introduces a lot of extra work for the user. Even the steps to connect/disconnect from the VPN add enough friction that some people won't bother.
Remote access can be handled through a VPN, so there's no need for a remote server. I'm assuming that the device in question has computing hardware that's at least on par with a $9 CHIP.
What's really needed is for secure and easy to set up VPNs (to connect back to your home network) to become a thing, then the remote access problems are taken care of. After this, each IoT device's app just needs to look for the device and possibly give the user a gentle VPN reminder if it can't find it.
Of course, a VPN introduces a lot of extra work for the user. Even the steps to connect/disconnect from the VPN add enough friction that some people won't bother.