TNW profiles one of the newest “Internet of Things” connected home systems. Smart Things want to be very open, but very easy and offer different levels of certification, which = interoperability. “SmartThings founder Alex Hawkinson said in an interview that the company’s vision is to make every home a smart home by creating the easiest, most accessible experience for customers while maintaining an open platform. With those objectives, the startup has its hands full, as ease of use and openness don’t always go together.”