Internet-connected consumer devices have rapidly increased in popularity; however, relatively little is known about how these technologies are affecting interpersonal relationships in multi-occupant households. In this study, we conduct 13 semi-structured interviews and survey 508 individuals from a variety of backgrounds to discover and categorize how consumer IoT devices are affecting interpersonal relationships in the United States. We highlight several themes, providing exploratory data about the pervasiveness of interpersonal costs and benefits of consumer IoT devices. These results inform follow-up studies and design priorities for future IoT technologies to amplify positive and reduce negative interpersonal effects.

翻译：在这项研究中,我们进行了13次半结构化访谈和调查,调查了来自不同背景的508名个人,以发现和分类消费者的IoT装置如何影响美国人际关系。我们强调了几个主题,提供了关于人际普遍费用和消费IoT装置好处的探索性数据。这些结果为后续研究和设计未来IoT技术的优先事项提供了信息,以扩大积极的和减少负面的人际影响。